Accounts Assistant

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Chester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role entails processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have A-levels or equivalent qualifications in finance, and experience in an accounting role is preferred. This position offers substantial career progression within a growing business. Candidates should demonstrate strong numerical skills and proficiency with accounting software like Xero.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role preferred.
• Clear understanding of financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and financial documents accurately.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, including account analysis.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Liaise with colleagues and customers on financial matters.
• Produce accurate redemption statements for loan post-completion.

Skills

Proficiency with accounting software

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

A-levels or equivalent in Accounting, Maths, Economics

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant - South Manchester

My client is experiencing continued growth and is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for finance to develop their career within a dynamic and ambitious business.

About the Role

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance team across a wide range of administrative and accounting tasks. The role is essential to the smooth running of the department and the wider organisation.

You will be responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and supporting the loan post‑completion team with the production of redemption statements and related documentation.

This position offers genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Transactions: Process invoices, payments, and financial documents accurately and efficiently.
• Accounts Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconciliation: Complete monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Reporting: Assist with preparing financial reports, including account analysis and reconciliations.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Data Entry: Enter financial data accurately into the company’s accounting systems.
• Communication: Liaise with colleagues, management, suppliers, and customers on financial matters.
• Statement Production: Work with the asset management team to produce accurate redemption statements and support the loan post‑completion process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A‑levels or equivalent in Accounting, Maths, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role (ideally within a similar industry).

Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, positive attitude with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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