Accounts Assistant / Office Support Administrator

Confidential; Wickford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Hall Precision Engineering Limited in Wickford is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Office Support Administrator to support finance, payroll and general office operations.

You will maintain accurate records, code invoices, assist with payroll and supplier queries, and provide admin support to Directors in a busy engineering environment.

Full training provided; permanent, full-time role with regular hours and onsite parking in Wickford.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths and English) or equivalent.
• Purchase ledger experience preferred.
• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification, or currently studying towards one.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code purchase invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers and respond to account queries.
• Manage the purchase ledger inbox and ensure prompt responses.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Raising purchase orders for office stationery and non-stock items.
• Maintain import and export registers in line with HMRC requirements.
• Gather and prepare weekly payroll information.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

AAT Level 2/3 (preferred)

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Office Support Administrator

Location: Wickford, Essex (SS11 8 YB)
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Why Join Chester Hall

Competitive hourly rate of £14-£16 per hour, Full training provided, Stable, permanent position within a successful and growing business, Opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable and experienced professionals, Varied role with exposure to finance, payroll and office operations, Free onsite parking and Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend work!

Join a Leading Precision Engineering Business

Chester Hall Precision Engineering Limited is a well-established, internationally recognised manufacturer of complex aircraft components, supplying customers across the globe since 1974.

As part of our continued success, we are looking for a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant / Office Support Assistant to join our team in Wickford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied role, supporting both the finance and wider office functions within a busy engineering environment.

Working closely with our Directors and external Accountant, you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the business while developing your skills within a supportive and experienced team.

The Role

This is a varied position combining accounts administration, payroll support and general office duties.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting financial processes and assisting with administrative tasks across the business.

No previous import/export experience is required as full training will be provided.

As our Accounts Assistant / Office Support Administrator you will be responsible for:

• Processing and accurately coding purchase invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers and responding to account queries.
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox and ensuring prompt responses.
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Raising purchase orders for office stationery and non-stock items.
• Maintaining import and export registers in line with HM Revenue & Customs requirements.
• Ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Gathering and preparing weekly payroll information, including overtime and working hours.
• Maintaining holiday and sickness records.
• Communicating with employees regarding payroll-related matters.
• Answering incoming telephone calls when required.
• Providing administrative support to Directors and other departments.
• Assisting with general office duties and ad hoc administration tasks.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or office administration role.
• Purchase ledger experience.
• Experience supporting payroll administration.
• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or currently studying towards one.
• Knowledge of Sage 200.

If you're looking for a varied office-based role where you can develop your skills and become an important member of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.