Assistant Accountant
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.48 to £19.23 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £16-19p/h |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 November 2025 |
| Location: | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4482067_1759766884 |
Summary
Your new companyAre a charity based in Wythenshawe, supporting people with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions. With over 30 years of impact and a team of 70+ passionate professionals, we deliver services, opportunities, and advocacy to more than 9,000 individuals annually across the Northwest. We're proud to be a values-led organisation that champions inclusivity, collaboration, and positive change.
As part of our continued growth, we're looking for an organised and driven Assistant Accountant (Finance Officer) to join our dynamic Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-led organisation that truly makes a difference.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the production of monthly management accounts. You'll be responsible for:
* Managing ledgers and accounting records using Sage 50
* Preparing schedules for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and deferred income
* Performing bank and supplier reconciliations
* Setting up online payment runs and maintaining the system
* Assisting with salary data collation and year-end processes
* Ensuring compliance with internal policies and data protection standards
* You'll also build strong working relationships across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and customers when needed.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is:
* Part-qualified or qualified with a recognised accountancy body (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience
* Experienced in maintaining accounting records within a finance department
* Proficient in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
* Analytical, methodical, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
* A great communicator who thrives in a collaborative team environment
* Committed to equality, diversity, and the values of Disability Positive
* Experience in charity/ NGO sector
What you'll get in return
* Competitive rate
* Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive culture
* The chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation making real change
What you need to do now
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