Senior Accounts Assistant

As a Senior Accounts Assistant in Chester, you will support the transactional team with both Accounts Payable and Receivable processing, alongside other ad-hoc tasks like reconciliations. This will generally be in fairly high volumes but as a senior member of the team you will also deal with escalations and more complex queries and problems.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Industrial & Manufacturing sector in Chester, they've experienced significant growth this year.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records to support reliable day-to-day Accounting & Finance activity.
• Process financial information carefully and keep documentation organised for easy reference.
• Review entries and records to help identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Prepare finance information for internal use, ensuring details are clear and complete.
• Keep accounting data up to date to support timely reporting and decision-making.
• Work with colleagues in the Accounting & Finance department to keep tasks moving efficiently.
• Follow agreed finance procedures to maintain consistent and accurate administration.
• Prioritise daily workload to meet the needs of the temporary Senior Accounts Assistant assignment.

Profile: A successful Senior Accounts Assistant should have:

• Strong Accounts Payables and Receivables experience at a senior or supervisor level.
• Experience handling accounting and finance administration accurately.
• Confidence maintaining clear, organised financial records.
• Ability to process financial information with care and attention to detail.
• Experience checking data and resolving routine discrepancies.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and complete tasks to agreed timescales.
• Confidence working as part of an Accounting & Finance team.

Job Offer

• Temporary Senior Accounts Assistant role based in Chester.
• 3-6 month contract depending on business need.
• Role starting ASAP.
• Full time on site with some flexibility around hours and working patterns.
• Very accessible on public transport and free on site parking.
• Hourly pay of £16 to £20, dependent on the level of experience.