Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Launch your finance career at Summize as an Accounts Assistant, gaining hands-on experience across invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end in a fast-paced finance team. We’re Summize, an ambitious legal tech scale-up based in the US and UK, working with businesses all over the globe. Our mission is simple, to get entire businesses working faster and smarter with contracts. We’re a growing team making big things happen out of HQ in Manchester, UK and our US offices in Boston and San Diego, US and we’re not stopping! Following our recent $50 Million Series B investment we’re looking for forward-thinkers, innovators and problem solvers to join our dynamic team as we enter our next growth phase. The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team-based Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career to gain hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping, working closely with the Financial Controller and Assistant Management Accountant in a fast-paced, growing SaaS business. Role Responsibilities Process purchase invoices and staff expenses accurately and in a timely manner Raise sales invoices and support credit control, including chasing outstanding payments Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and company credit cards Assist with month-end tasks, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings Maintain accurate financial records within our accounting software Support the preparation of VAT returns and other routine compliance filings Respond to internal and external finance queries in a professional and timely way Assist with general administrative duties within the finance function Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and projects as required What we’re looking for GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, grade 5/C or above Some previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role is strongly preferred Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an AAT qualification Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Some previous experience with Xero would be beneficial and preferred but not essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines What we offer 26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays (increasing by one holiday for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days) Healthcare cash plan with Simply Health Access to several health care services, including free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme Access to discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness and more Rich learning and development opportunities supported through our Growth Mindset Fund Manchester City centre offices with fantastic perks, fully stocked fridge providing soft drinks and complimentary breakfast Work from anywhere policy after one year of employment Employee share option scheme Regular social activities and events Opportunity to be a part of one of Manchester’s hottest tech scale ups We understand the value of having a diversity of identities, backgrounds and thinking within our company so we’re open to hearing from applicants who don’t yet tick all the boxes. If that’s you, please accompany your application with short summary explaining how you’d close the gap on the skills you don’t yet have. Looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We’d love to hear from you and tell you more about this exciting opportunity at Summize. Department General & Adminstrative Role Finance Locations Manchester, United Kingdom Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Summize We’re Summize, an ambitious legal tech scale-up based in the US and UK, working with businesses all over the globe. Our mission is simple, to get entire businesses working faster and smarter with contracts. We’re a growing team making big things happen out of HQs in Manchester, UK, Boston, US and San Diego, US and we’re not stopping. Following our recent $50 Million Series B investment we’re looking for forward-thinkers, innovators and problem solvers to join our dynamic team as we enter our next growth phase.