Accounts Assistant

Michael Page are partnering with a long-established, forward-thinking professional services consultancy that has seen steady growth over the past two decades and continues to expand across the North West and beyond. This is an excellent Accounts Assistant opportunity for someone looking to build a strong all-round finance skillset.

Client Details

The company operates across planning, design and environmental services and is known for its friendly, down-to-earth team and employee-centred approach. They're now looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to join their office just outside of Chester. As Accounts Assistant, you'll support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations. Working closely with the Company Accountant, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting essential finance processes across the business. This is a varied, hands-on role perfect for someone organised, detail-driven and keen to develop professionally within a supportive team.

Description

Duties of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Processing purchase and subcontractor invoices with accuracy and speed
• Matching invoices to POs and resolving discrepancies
• Managing company credit card receipts, ensuring correct coding and approvals
• Processing staff expense claims and ensuring compliance with internal policy
• Assisting with the preparation and issuing of sales invoices
• Maintaining customer records and ensuring accurate AR ledgers
• Monitoring outstanding debt and supporting payment chasing when needed
• Working within Xero to maintain accurate financial data
• Using project management system to align financial information with project activity
• Supporting month-end tasks, reconciliations and wider finance administration
• Assisting with internal reporting and providing general support to the finance team

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a Professional Services environment.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home
• Private medical insurance after 6 months (P11D benefit; option to add dependants)
• Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee via salary sacrifice
• Regular team lunches and fully paid staff events
• Friendly, approachable leadership team
• Potential AAT study support
• Employee-ownership style culture - collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking