Accounts Assistant

Resourcery Group are partnering with a growing company based in Chester to recruit an accounts assistant on a temporary basis until the end of Dec with the possibility of being extended.

The successful Accounts Assistant, you will control the purchase ledger function across several group entities and support broader finance activities, including month-end reporting and ad hoc finance projects, contributing to ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices
• Prepare and upload payment runs
• Post and allocate bank payments
• Cashbook reconciliations
• Process company credit card transactions and employee expenses i
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain daily cash flow records
• Reconcile supplier statements 
• Regular creditor reviews
• Manage the setup of new suppliers in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide support to the wider finance team during month-end, annual audit preparation, and holiday cover periods.
• Assist with year-end procedures, including preparation of schedules for auditors and support for tax-related reporting.

Skills & Experience 

• Previous experience working within a medium to large organisation operating multiple cost and profit centres.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Experience working within a finance or accounts environment, particularly purchase ledger/accounts payable

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• 37.5 hour working week- flexible work hours between core hours 
• 7 month contract with the possibility of being extended or made permanent for the right candidate
• Ongoing training 
• Immediate start