Accounts Assistant

A leading retail brand is seeking a Part-time Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity for you to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations within a company that values sustainability, inclusivity, and genuine work-life balance. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring smooth cash flow management.

As a Part-time Accounts Assistant based in South Manchester, you will become the backbone of the finance function for this thriving eco-friendly brand. Your day-to-day activities will involve managing cash flow meticulously—updating forecasts for both incoming revenue streams and outgoing costs—while ensuring all financial data remains precise across systems like Xero.

Key duties include:

• Take full responsibility for daily cash flow management by updating predicted incoming and outgoing payments while keeping all financial figures accurate across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the director on financial planning, forecasting, and supporting strategic priorities that drive the business forward.
• Monitor budgets versus actuals and maintain up-to-date trackers for debt and HMRC obligations to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Schedule payments for aged payables by communicating clearly with creditors and providing them with accurate payment dates.
• Oversee weekly credit control processes including producing reports for meetings, sending statements, following up via email or phone, and managing escalations as needed.
• Allocate payments received to keep credit control records current and manage aged receivables efficiently.
• Liaise with external credit partners such as banks and invoice facilities to ensure seamless communication regarding payment processes through various platforms like Coupa.
• Reconcile invoice facility payments using Xero software while keeping client statements updated and submitting timely credit control reports.
• Raise invoices on Xero, process supplier invoices accurately by matching them against purchase orders and delivery notes, and handle VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.

To excel as a Part-time Accounts Assistant within this progressive organisation you will bring proven experience in hands-on finance administration roles where accuracy and reliability were critical. Your background should demonstrate expertise in using Xero for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including reconciliations and invoice processing.#

You should also have experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Xero accounting software is absolutely essential for success in this position as you will be responsible for end-to-end finance system management.
• Solid experience in finance administration covering bookkeeping tasks such as reconciliations, invoicing procedures, credit control activities, and general ledger maintenance.
• Confidence when handling creditor communications—including chasing payments—while remaining calm, professional, and considerate throughout all interactions.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK VAT regulations along with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance requirements to ensure statutory obligations are met without error.
• Exceptional organisational skills paired with high levels of accuracy so you can manage multiple deadlines independently without compromising quality or detail.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming team that values both people and planet then this Part-time Accounts Assistant opportunity could be perfect for you—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to hearing how you can contribute your skills!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates