Accounts Assistant (part-time or full-time)

Kenton Black; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support their team in Chester. This permanent role, available full-time or part-time, involves maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance. The position offers competitive pay, 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Paid bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting or finance roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records and ensure compliance.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries for management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant (part-time or full-time)

Accounts Assistant (part-time or full-time)

This range is provided by Kenton Black. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED**

You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered.

Company details and Job overview:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper on behalf of a business that is based in the Chester area. This company delivers clear, concise, jargon free advice, and since 2016 they have been providing a service to client across the UK. They are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support their team, in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The job is permanent and you can work on either a part-time or full-time basis. The benefits include 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Your new role as the Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper:

- Maintain and update financial records, managing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance

with financial regulations

- Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies as they arise

- Prepare financial reports and summaries for management review

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

- Preparation of Quarterly VAT Returns

- Communication with clients, to request documents and statements

- Performing day-to-day bank and ledger reconciliations

Experience & Skills required to apply:

- Previous experience in accounting or finance roles preferred

- Knowledge of various software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, is an advantage

- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information

- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

Salary and Benefits on offer:

• Salary: From £26,000 up to £30,000
• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

If you're interested in this vacancy and you have the relevant experience, then please call me - 01772 374466. Or email - [e-mail]

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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