Assistant Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Management Accountant | SME

3 Month FTC | Project Support

Irlam | Manchester | Hybrid working

Flexi Hours | Parking onsite

Up to £45,000 depending on experience

Our client is seeking an immediately available, experienced Management Accountant to support their finance team over a three-month period during a very busy year-end and following the transition to their new system Dynamics 365.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

Balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and control
Support in preparation of weekly performance reports with insightful analysis and commentary
Supporting of the month‑end management accounts process
Posting prepayments and accruals
Management of Fixed Assets including depreciation postings
Regular review of business costs, challenging and improving cost control
Partnering with teams across the business to ensure all costs are captured accurately
Daily update and ownership of the cashflow forecast
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review
Posting VAT adjustments and filing returns with HMRC once approved
Supporting with year‑end audit and statutory requirements
ONS reporting
Ability to cover bookkeeping tasks when needed
Being a proactive, positive force within the finance team

What We're Looking For

Part Qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA
Proven experience supporting the production of management accounts

Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet control

Confident using Excel and finance systems

Naturally inquisitive; you ask questions, seek clarity and want to learn

Comfortable working at pace in a growing, evolving business

A team player who communicates well and takes ownership

Dymanics 365 expeirence - but not essential. BH35374

Job Info
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Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£35000 - £45000 Per annum Benefits
Posted:
Feb 2nd 2026
Closes:
Mar 5th 2026
Sector:
Retail & Purchasing
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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