Search are currently working alongside a national consultancy business in Manchester City Centre who are looking for a Accounts Assistant to join their expanding team. This role would be suited to someone who has recently graduated university and looking to kick start their finance career! Job Duties: Managing a portfolio of project companies alongside the finance manager Being responsible for the AP of this portfolio - maintenance of the Purchase Ledger and managing relationships with suppliers Being responsible for the AR of this portfolio - issuing invoices to customers, maintenance of the sales ledger and dealing with the credit control in response to customers paying Cash, debt and treasury management - maintenance of cash books and loan schedules, managing treasury deposit arrangements and processing of interest and capital loan repayments and other non-supplier payments where applicable Management accountants duties - Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT and CIS returns and accruals & prepayments and other journals Travelling to different sites to attend board meetings Successful candidate will possess: Finance or accountancy degree Excellent communication skills Eager to learn and progress within a business Ability to work as part of a team Work to timed deadlines Whats on offer: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office Full study support towards CIMA or ACCA Private health care Income Protection Cover Death in Service - 4 x salary Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age