An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team of a growing bank in the heart of Manchester city centre. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, this role will have a wide breadth of responsibilities and will be encouraged to own and develop their area.
We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and is numerate, and can pick up new skills quickly, has exceptional attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team.
You will be joining a technology-led bank which is continuously looking to develop its systems and processes to be more effective and efficient. This role would suit someone who embraces change and wishes to contribute to creating a best-in-class Financial Control function.
The ideal candidate will have experience as an Accounts Assistant so is well versed in managing the accounts' payable function, preparing bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations, P/L analysis for month end reporting, intercompany management and other related tasks.
THE ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities:
Managing the accounts payable function, including booking supplier invoices, supplier payments, credit control, supplier queries.
Preparing bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations for multiple reporting entities.
P/L account analysis for month-end reporting for different entities.
Reconciliation of lending and deposit portfolios for month end reporting. Engaging with the Operations Team to resolve reconciliation issues.
Supporting the interim and year-end audit process, including compiling audit evidence and resolving audit queries.
Assist with cost centre and project spend reporting.
Reconciling and managing intercompany balances between subsidiaries of the Group.
Managing cash transfer process between company bank accounts.
Daily treasury and regulatory reporting
Assisting in ad hoc projects with the Finance Team and wider business to drive process improvements.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
2+ years as an Accounts Assistant, Credit Controller, or similar role.
Preferably AAT qualified but not essential.
Strong planning, administration, and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and proactive nature with problem-solving attitude.
Teamwork mentality with a willingness to assist other colleagues with tasks.
Confident speaking with colleagues and external counterparties (suppliers, banking providers, 3rd party system support)
Experience in Financial Services firm - desirable but not required.
Experience using an Employee Expense Management system - desirable but not required.
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
Benefits
BENEFITS
Competitive salary £20-30,000 depending upon experience
Private medical insurance for you and your partner/spouse.
10% Employer pension contribution
30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays
Free Gym Membership
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary share awards
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme
Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles
3 days paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities
Vibrant office location in lively city centre
