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Assistant Accountant (Part-Time)

📍 Location: Stockport (Hybrid Working Available)
💷 Salary: £30,000 pro-rata
🕒 Hours: 3 days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays required, plus one additional day) Immediate Start (temp – perm offered)

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing and dynamic business based in Stockport, for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a part-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced, high-growth SME environment, with the flexibility of hybrid working and the potential for long-term development as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across all transactions

• Reconcile bank statements from the invoice finance provider (currently Close Bros) by importing data into Xero and matching payments to customer accounts using remittances

• Liaise with the invoice finance provider to resolve queries efficiently

• Assist with the weekly cash flow forecast and coordinate payment runs

• Support the Finance Manager in preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets

• Take ownership of specific month-end processes, including:

  • PLEO reconciliation and receipt approvals

  • Updating and reconciling all bank accounts (including invoice finance)

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Inbox: categorise, file, and resolve queries

• Provide support to the Credit Controller with customer issues and credit control

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Purchase Ledger with correct nominal coding

• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and post monthly depreciation journals

• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy

• Process and monitor staff expenses, ensuring proper documentation and timely payments

What We’re Looking For:

• A well-rounded accounting professional with experience in a busy, high-volume finance environment

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and monthly reporting cycles

• Proficient in Xero, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and ideally familiar with PLEO, STRIPE, Approval Max, GoCardless, and invoice finance platforms

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated and capable of managing deadlines and multiple tasks effectively

• A collaborative and proactive team player who enjoys improving processes and driving efficiencies

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 pro-rata

• Flexible part-time hours across three weekdays (Wednesday & Friday required)

• Hybrid working – split between home and office

• A supportive and growing team with opportunities to progress

This is an ideal role for a motivated individual looking to take the next step in their finance career within a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation.

📩 Apply now or get in touch to find out more!

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