Part Qualified Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working £32,000 - £36,000 + Full Study Support + Bonus + Private Healthcare

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking for a role that will take your accounting career to the next level?

We're working exclusively with a leading global professional services business to recruit an Assistant Accountant into their growing Manchester-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA student who wants to broaden their technical accounting experience while receiving full support towards qualification.

You'll gain exposure to international operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit processes and month-end accounting, all within a highly supportive environment where development and progression are genuinely encouraged.

The Opportunity

Reporting into a senior finance team, you'll play an integral role in supporting the financial accounting and reporting activities of multiple entities across Europe and the Middle East.

This position offers excellent exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to strengthen their technical expertise and accelerate their career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with month-end close activities, including journal preparation and posting

Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances

Managing fee reconciliations and supporting intercompany accounting activities

Supporting statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements

Producing reporting packs for overseas entities and external accountants

Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory filings

Working closely with teams across Accounts Payable, Billing, Treasury and Tax

Supporting financial reporting, process improvement initiatives and project work

Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring data accuracy across reporting processes

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have

Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA status and are actively studying

A minimum of 3 years' experience within a finance or accounting environment

Experience supporting month-end accounting processes

Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills

Exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts or audit activities

VAT knowledge and experience supporting submissions

Good Excel skills and experience using ERP systems

A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

The ability to build effective working relationships across finance and non-finance teams

What's on Offer?

Hybrid working model

Full ACCA/CIMA study support

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

Exposure to international entities and technical accounting

Long-term career development opportunities within a global organisation

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Please note: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.