3 results for Accounts Assistant in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Accounts Assistant
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- remote
- Temporary
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27000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><p>An established and growing business based in Four Ashes is looking to recruit an ambitious <strong>Accounts Assistant</strong> to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, with exposure to all aspects of transactional accounting and opportunities to develop their skills within a supportive environment.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while gaining valuable experience across month-end and reporting activities.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Assisting with credit control and customer account management</li><li>Resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries</li><li>Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Assisting with journals, accruals, and prepayments where appropriate</li><li>Maintaining financial records in line with company procedures and controls</li><li>Contributing to process improvements within the finance function</li><li>Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or similar finance position</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Confident completing bank reconciliations</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes</li><li>Knowledge of journals, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Experience using Sage, Xero, or other accounting software</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Full-time, permanent opportunity</li><li>5 days per week office based in Four Ashes</li><li>Genuine career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Study support available for candidates looking to continue their finance qualifications</li></ul><p>This role would suit an Accounts Assistant looking to develop their finance career within a growing business that can offer ongoing training, increased responsibilities, and opportunities for progression.</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42NjY1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-10T15:25:04Z
Finance Assistant
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- remote
- Temporary
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20 - 200 GBP / Daily
- <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is currently working with a rapidly growing, private equity backed technology business operating across multiple European markets. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">With an ambitious growth strategy, including continued international expansion and acquisitions, the business is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its growing European Finance Team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a fast paced, international technology environment.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the European Financial Controller, you will provide day to day finance support across the UK and European operations, with particular responsibility for billing, customer queries, credit notes, bank postings and reconciliations across Germany, Austria and Denmark.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will work closely with colleagues across different European markets and have the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to international finance processes, including VAT and expenses.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role will also play an important part in supporting the transition from manual, excel based billing processes towards a more streamlined, CRM driven solution.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Raising customer bills and credit notes accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Responding to and resolving customer finance queries.</li><li>Processing expenses.</li><li>Posting and reconciling bank transactions.</li><li>Supporting month end close activities.</li><li>Assisting with management reporting for Germany. </li><li>Supporting VAT-related processes, particularly in relation to Germany</li><li>Supporting the migration from manual billing processes to a CRM-driven system</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring attention to detail across all transactions</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a proactive and organised finance professional who enjoys working in a hands on environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience within a finance assistant, accounts or billing environment.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manage large volumes of data.</li><li>Experience with billing, expenses and/or VAT administration.</li><li>An understanding of, or exposure to, German VAT would be advantageous.</li><li>The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues.</li><li>European finance experience and/or German language skills would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><h3>International Exposure</h3><p>The role involves occasional travel to Germany, approximately once per month - expenses paid. </p><p>Apply to hear more. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNjY2MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-10T10:44:07Z
Assistant Accountant
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester Area</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £40,000, plus additional benefits<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a growing and creative media company based in the Manchester area.</p><p>This is a varied and hands-on opportunity suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will support the day-to-day finance function, assisting with month-end processes, financial reporting and transactional accounting while gaining exposure across the wider business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end close</li><li>Post journals, accruals and prepayments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier and customer reconciliations</li><li>Process payment runs and monitor cash flow</li><li>Assist with credit control and resolve invoice queries</li><li>Support payroll preparation by liaising with the outsourced payroll provider</li><li>Assist with VAT returns and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis</li><li>Work closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting, financial controls and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role</li><li>Studying towards ACCA/CIMA</li><li>Good understanding of month-end accounting processes and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Proactive, reliable and able to manage changing priorities within a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Opportunity to develop within a growing and innovative media business</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities beyond transactional accounting</li><li>Study support available</li><li>Supportive finance team with genuine career progression opportunities</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjE3ODg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-10T14:56:50Z
