Assistant Accountant (12 month FTC)

Close Brothers Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Chester is seeking a detail-driven Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Operations team. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing supplier payments, managing fixed asset reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic wealth management business.

Qualifications

• AAT student or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance administrator role.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier payments and reconcile statements.
• Manage fixed asset processing and reporting.
• Assist in producing internal and external MI and KPIs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory understanding

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Strong academic background

Tools

SAP

Concur

Job description

TrinityBridge is looking for a detail-driven and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Operations team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate cost recording, timely supplier payments, and strong financial controls. It\'s a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and growing wealth management business.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyse, and process overheads from purchase requisition to invoice matching, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the P2P cycle
• Process supplier payments and reconcile statements to ensure timely and accurate vendor settlements
• Manage fixed asset processing and reporting
• Approve employee expenses in line with company policy
• Reconcile corporate bank accounts throughout the month and at month-end
• Assist with preparing cash flow management information
• Support stakeholders in understanding and managing budgeted spend
• Assist in producing internal and external MI and KPIs
• Support the administration of the Sales Ledger function
• Carry out ad-hoc duties as requested by the Accounts Payable Manager
• Regulatory responsibilities — Compliance/T&C
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the role, whilst practising effective risk management taking account of outcomes for clients

Qualifications

• AAT student or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance administrator role
• Strong academic background
• Excellent Excel skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders
• Experience using SAP and Concur (advantageous)
• Financial Services industry experience (preferred but not essential)