Bayman Atkinson Smythe
Assistant Acountant
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Interim Assistant Accountant | 9 Month Contract | Manchester / Hybrid | to £32K
We are supporting an international charity to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for its Central Finance team in Manchester to cover a 9 month Maternity Contract. This broad role covers month-end reporting, payroll, ledgers, banking and audit support. It would suit someone with strong bookkeeping knowledge who can investigate variances, manage deadlines and work confidently with colleagues and external contacts.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end close, balance-sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
- Prepare management accounts and finance reports.
- Complete VAT returns and reconcile control accounts.
- Review and reconcile UK payroll including journals.
- Process invoices, payments and aged debtor/creditor reports.
- Reconcile bank, supplier, customer, expenses and corporate card transactions.
- Support statutory accounts, grant audits and external audits.
- Respond to finance queries and contribute to process improvements.
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What You Will Need
- Experience producing and analysing financial information.
- Sound double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
- AAT Level 3-4 or equivalent practical experience.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or within a team.
- Clear communication skills
Experience within a charity would be advantageous but not essential.
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