Assistant Accountant - Axon Moore Group Ltd : Job Details

Axon Moore are partnering with a leading, investment-backed business based in Wilmslow to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. We've worked closely with this business for a number of years and have seen first-hand the opportunities for growth, development, and progression within their finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business in an exciting industry. The company is growing rapidly, and this role has clear progression into a Management Accountant position in the future.About the RoleThis role will suit someone inquisitive and eager to learn, ideally with a solid grounding in accounts payable and transactional finance, who wants to broaden their experience into month-end and reporting work. You’ll be working as part of a small, supportive team and gain exposure across the full finance function.Main duties:

• Organising and managing payment runs
• Ensuring strong internal controls and authorisation processes
• Supplier reconciliations and handling supplier queries
• Monitoring cost trackers to ensure goods have been received
• Maintaining accurate vendor records and documentation
• Providing basic analysis of AP balances and payment data
• Supporting the team with cash flow forecasting
• Assisting with preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports
• Month-end support: journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Involvement in stock reporting and analysis

Individual specification:

• Experience in an accounts assistant, AP, or transactional finance role
• Strong Excel skills and a good attention to detail
• A team player who’s also confident managing their own workload
• Enthusiastic about learning and growing into broader finance duties
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Study support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Flexible hours 
• Free parking
• Discounts and perks related to the industry
• Excellent mentorship and genuine opportunity to progress into a Management Accountant role

This is a great opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, in a role that will evolve with you. If you're looking to take that next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.