Accounts assistant

Accounts Assistant Salary: Up to £32,000 Location: Wythenshaw

A growing eco-conscious brand is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly team in Wythenshawe. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day finance activities while working closely with the Director on cash flow management and financial planning.

The business is committed to sustainability, ethical practices, and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

Why Join?

• Early 3pm finish every Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Staff discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
• Pet-friendly office environment
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven, sustainable business

The Role

As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, effective cash flow management, and timely reporting.

Working closely with the Director, you will manage bookkeeping activities, credit control, invoicing, reconciliations, and VAT compliance while liaising with external partners including banks and accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow and maintain accurate financial records
• Support financial planning and forecasting activities
• Monitor budgets, debt trackers, and HMRC obligations
• Process supplier invoices and schedule payments
• Raise customer invoices and allocate incoming payments
• Manage weekly credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts and producing reports
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate records within Xero
• Liaise with banks, finance providers, and external accountants
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Support quarterly management accounts and year-end processes
• Produce sales, customer, product, and profitability reports
• Maintain organised finance documentation and records

About You

The successful candidate will have previous finance administration or bookkeeping experience and be confident managing a variety of finance tasks within a busy environment.

You will have:

• Strong experience using Xero
• Experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, and credit control
• Good understanding of VAT and UK financial compliance requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• A proactive and positive approach to work

Experience with systems such as Shopify Trade, Coupa, Inflow, or E3 would be advantageous but is not essential.

About the Company

This organisation is passionate about creating sustainable products while maintaining ethical supply chains, fair pay practices, and an inclusive workplace culture. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and are supported through flexible working arrangements, generous benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role within a growing, values-led business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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