Assistant Accounts Coordinator

Chester Zoo; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Complimentary zoo tickets for family &

Free bus travel on X1

Staff discount in restaurants & retail

Subsidised staff canteen

Online Discount/Cashback scheme

Free entry to affiliated zoos via BIAZ

Job summary

Chester Zoo is seeking an Assistant Accounts Coordinator to join our Finance team. The role covers purchase invoices, supplier setup, reconciliations, and invoicing, with strong emphasis on accuracy and service to internal colleagues.

This 12-month fixed-term position is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. Chester Zoo offers staff passes, zoo entry and family tickets, plus staff discounts and canteen benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office administration role in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; attention to detail is essential.
• Good telephone communication and professional manner.
• Solid Maths and English education foundations.
• Experience with Dynamics Nav or Business Central is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and record details in the purchase ledger.
• Set up new suppliers and ensure vendor cards are up to date.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations to keep ledgers current.
• Raise and issue Sales ledger invoices after verification.
• Answer queries from suppliers, customers, and colleagues by phone, email or in person.
• Utilise Business Central and Excel to post, reconcile and support accounts activities.
• Contribute to system improvements and process changes relevant to the role.
• Handle admin tasks such as scanning, filing and email management.
• Assist Accounts Co-ordinators during maternity cover.

Skills

Office administration

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Telephone communication

Education in Maths & English

Dynamics/Nav/Business Central

Excel

Education

Maths and English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Nav

Business Central

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accounts Coordinator

A work setting like no other - where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Role

• Process Purchase invoices - receive, check and process all supplier invoices and record details accurately in the purchase ledger.


• Set up suppliers - process new supplier forms in line with policies ensuring all information is captured and vendor cards are up to date.


• Complete monthly supplier reconciliations to keep ledgers up to date


• Produce Sales ledger invoices after checking the information provided by the requester.


• Answer queries in person, by email and on the telephone from suppliers and customers and colleagues from other departments to provide an effective and efficient service.


• Using Business Central and Excel in an efficient way to post, reconcile and assist with the activities of the Accounts department.


• Contribute towards any system development and process changes relevant to the role.


• Conduct relevant administrative tasks such as scanning, filing and email inbox management.


• Assist Accounts Co-ordinators with their duties throughout Maternity cover.

The Package

• 40 hours per week, worked Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Fixed Term, 12 months.


• Salary of £26,437.00 per annum


• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends


• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus complimentary tickets for your friends and family.


• Free bus travel available on the X1 from Chester and Ellesmere Port train stations


• Staff discount in our restaurants and retail outlets


• Subsidised staff canteen


• Online Discount/Cashback scheme


• Free entry to affiliated zoo’s and collections through BIAZA including Blue Planet Aquarium

Our Requirements

• Have previous office administration experience in a progressive and busy environment.


• Have excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach.


• Be computer literate & competent in the use of Microsoft Office.


• Have an eye for detail to accurately record and input data.


• Ability to communicate well on the telephone


• Have a good standard of education, including Maths and English.


• Keen to learn and develop new skills in the accounting/finance profession.


• Previous experience of Microsoft Dynamics Nav accounting/ Business Central and/or other accounting software would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key details

This role is subject to an Experian background check, which will include a basic DBS check, adverse financial check and identification check.

Shortlisting and interviews may begin while the advert is live, so we encourage early applications. Please note, the advert may close earlier than the specified date if a suitable candidate is found or if we receive a high volume of applications.

The closing date for applications is 02/11/26