Accounts Assistant - #1658107

Role: Accounts Assistant (Accounts Payable)

Package: Up to £28,000

Location: Trafford Park Office based

Start Date: ASAP

Talent Accountancy & Finance are looking for a dependable and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in a fully office-based role.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, willing to learn, and keen to build a long-term career in finance.

The basic salary for this role is up to £28k & is based out of the office in Trafford Park (M17).

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices.
• Managing the purchase ledger and ensuring all supplier records are up to date.
• Preparing payment runs (BACS, CHAPS) and ensuring approvals are in place.
• Resolving supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding payment dates, invoice discrepancies, and remittance advice.
• Supporting month-end AP close procedures and reconciliations.
  
  

General Finance Support

• Assisting with daily bank reconciliations.
• Support with month end processes and journals when required
• Supporting with petty cash, staff expenses, and company credit card reconciliations.
• Assisting with internal reporting requirements.
• Supporting wider finance team as required during peak times
  
  

The Person

We are looking for someone reliable, willing to learn, and keen to build a long-term career in finance.

No formal qualifications are required, but a strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.

This is a key support position in the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, supplier management and supporting the wider accounts team.

If some of the below sounds like you then please get in touch!

• Experience in an accounts payable or general finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Comfortable working full-time from the office.
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar).
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. basic formulas, sorting/filtering).
• Willingness to assist with tasks beyond job description during busy periods.