At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team by processing invoices and managing accounts.
- Company: Join a well-established professional services organisation in Chester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic finance role.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while contributing to a smooth-running department.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance administration and strong numeracy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established professional services organisation who are seeking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis in Chester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance function, taking responsibility for a varied role across purchase ledger, accounts administration and financial processing activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance department, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency across financial processes.
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full-time permanent position
- Opportunity to join a highly reputable and established organisation
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Varied role with exposure across multiple areas of finance
Job Duties
- Process purchase ledger invoices, including inputting, coding, scanning and reconciliation.
- Prepare weekly payment runs and liaise with suppliers where required.
- Manage employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
- Reconcile purchase ledger accounts on a regular basis.
- Investigate and resolve unmatched invoices, credits and payments.
- Assist with month-end purchase ledger reconciliations.
- Support wider finance activities and provide cover for colleagues when required.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are processed efficiently.
- Contribute to the delivery of an effective and reliable finance service
Ideal Experience
- Previous experience within a purchase ledger, accounts assistant or finance administration role.
- Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience reconciling accounts and processing high volumes of transactions.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
- Professional and confident communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Good IT literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Excel.
- Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
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Accounts Assistant in Chester employer: Accountable Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic international business as a Group Accountant, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and development. With a focus on compliance and strategic tax planning, you'll have the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and influence key decisions while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also the chance to lead a small team, ensuring your contributions are recognised and rewarded in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Accountable Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
