Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Duration: Contract until 29/01/2027

Location: Hybrid working - Wednesdays in office Manchester - Angel Square M600AG, Home based 4 days per week

Role Overview

This is a data-focused Accounts Assistant position, with a strong emphasis on data quality, reconciliation, and systems usage rather than traditional accounting duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Pull data from two different systems and align the information accurately.
• Work with promotional cycle data, including promotions processed through SAP.
• Support manual data processes that are still required following the SAP implementation, particularly prior to invoicing.
• Ensure high levels of accuracy when reviewing and validating data.

Key Requirements

• Strong Excel skills (the number one priority for the role).
• Ability to navigate systems confidently and locate relevant data.
• Previous experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work proactively and think beyond standard processes.
• Confidence to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Experience working with data reconciliation, validation, or quality assurance processes.

Desirable

• SAP experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• An accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not required.