Finance Assistant

Job Role: Finance
Assistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 - 35 hours
per week

Salary: £24,479 per annum (£13.45 per
hour)

Location: Carlton
House, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9QE

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to
join the Anchor Group Services Finance team at our Head Office in Chester
Business Park. This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individual
looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive finance
environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting
the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are
processed accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining high levels of customer
service to both internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with
colleagues across the Finance Department, you will gain valuable exposure to a
wide range of accounting functions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhanced your career in finance, be apart of a highly motivated team, and develop new skills within a
fast-paced and growing organisation. Full support will be provided for
professional development, including the opportunity to work towards and achieve
a Level 3 AAT qualification.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately coding and processing supplier invoices into Sage
  via the Yooz invoice management system.
  
• Overseeing and maintaining purchase ledger accounts, ensuring
  all records are up to date and accurate.
  
• Generating and issuing sales invoices
  
• Verifying bank transactions to ensure accurate financial
  records.
  
• Managing the Accounts/Finance inbox, responding to enquiries
  and directing correspondence appropriately.
  
• Establishing new customer and supplier accounts in accordance
  with company procedures.
  
• Recording daily bank receipts and payments.
  
• Processing supplier payments and ensuring payments are made
  within agreed terms.
  
• Verifying supplier statements and investigating any
  discrepancies or outstanding items.
  
• Handling finance-related correspondence professionally and
  efficiently.
  
• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Finance
  Department.
  
• Processing purchase orders (POs).
  
• Responding to and resolving supplier invoice queries in a
  timely and professional manner.
  
• Handling payroll-related queries.
  
• Assisting with payroll administration activities to support
  the timely and accurate processing of payroll.
  
• Managing creditor accounts
  
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with company
  procedures.
  
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers,
  customers, and colleagues across the business.
  
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures at
  all times
  

• 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.