Supports the finance and accounts functions by processing invoices, purchase orders, supplier payments, bank transactions, ledgers, receipts, and customer and supplier account setup. The role also manages finance correspondence, invoice queries, statements, and departmental administration. Strong organization, attention to detail, IT proficiency, and finance experience are required. Professional development toward an AAT qualification is provided.
Job Role: Finance
Assistant
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 - 35 hours
per week
Salary: £24,546.32-£26,188.82, dependant on experience
Location: Carlton
House, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9QE
Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join our Anchor Group Services’ Finance team at our Head Quarters in Chester Business Park! The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting our Accounts functions.
This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in Finance and join a highly motivated team. Further professional development training will be provided leading to the achievement of an AAT qualification.
Responsibilities include:
- Coding and Inputting Invoices into Sage through Yooz
- Overseeing and Maintaining Purchase Ledgers
- Generating Sale Invoices
- Verifying Bank Transactions
- Managing Accounts Inbox
- Establishing New Customer and Supplier Accounts
- Recording Bank Receipts and Payments
- Processing Supplier Payments
- Verifying Supplier Statements
- Handling Finance Correspondence
- Assisting in Office and Finance Department Operations
- PO Processing
- Supplier Invoice Queries
Requirements
- Level 2 AAT qualified or equivalent.
- At least 2 years finance experience or equivalent.
- Proficiency in various finance tasks, including bank
transactions, and nominal ledger reconciliations.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-task
and prioritise own workload.
- Good attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Outlook, and Access.
- Excellent written English, strong email communication skills.
- Calm and resourceful with the ability to respond effectively
and positively to pressure.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and
ever-changing environment.
- Team player with a
professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
Benefits
- Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help
further your career, via the Anchor Academy.
- Auto Enrolment Pension.
- Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
- Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to
counselling.
- Hospital Saturday Fund.
- Reward and Recognition awards.
- On-site Free Parking.
What’s Next?
If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY
NOW and we will be in touch.
Other companies may call this role: Finance Assistant, Accounts
Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Purchase Ledger
Assistant, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounting Assistant,
Finance Coordinator, or Finance & Payroll Assistant.
Within commuting distance
of: Chester, Liverpool, Warrington, Wrexham, Crewe, Northwich, Widnes, Runcorn,
St Helens, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Mold, Flint, Deeside, Connah's Quay,
Queensferry, Hawarden, Buckley, Neston, Heswall, Bromborough, Frodsham, Helsby,
Rossett, Gresford, Ruabon, Whitchurch, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and surrounding
areas
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