Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £27k - £30k (Pro-rated)
• Location: Chester CH1
• Job Type: Part-time (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm or 3 full days)

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team and assist in maintaining accurate financial records. If you have a flair for numbers and thrive in organised settings, this role could be ideal for you.

• Match purchase invoices with orders and delivery notes.
• Enter invoice details and scan them into Xero.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of all supplier statements.
• Assist our Commercial Director and Financial Controller with invoice authorisations.
• Manage the payment of invoices via BACS or cheque.
• File invoices and statements.
• Handle queries from suppliers.
• Monitor utility bill authorisations.
• Process staff expenses and prepare them for manager approval.
• Take responsibility for credit control for various client invoices and payments.
• Ensure all supplier charges are accurate.

• Comfortable in an office environment with a systematic approach to tasks.
• Some knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping; keen to enhance these skills.
• Working towards an AAT certificate or a similar qualification is ideal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capable of managing communications effectively.
• Highly organised and able to manage your workload efficiently, with the ability to establish your own processes.

• Competitive salary between £27k and £30k, prorated for part-time hours.
• Flexible part-time hours, accommodating for responsibilities such as school runs.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.