Finance Assistant

Anchor Group Services; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anchor Academy training

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site Free Parking

Auto Enrolment Pension

Job summary

Anchor Group Services is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Head Office team in Chester Business Park, Chester. The role supports day-to-day financial operations and ensures accurate processing of invoices and ledgers with strong customer service.

The candidate will have Level 2 AAT or equivalent and at least 2 years finance experience, with solid IT skills and attention to detail. The company offers development opportunities through the Anchor Academy and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 2 AAT or equivalent.
• At least 2 years finance experience.
• Proficient in bank transactions and nominal ledger reconciliations.
• Strong IT skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access.
• Excellent written English and communication.
• Organised with multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and process supplier invoices in Sage via Yooz.
• Maintain purchase ledger accounts and ensure records are up to date.
• Generate and issue sales invoices.
• Verify bank transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Manage the Finance inbox and respond to enquiries.
• Establish new customer and supplier accounts.
• Record daily bank receipts and payments.
• Process supplier payments within terms.
• Assist payroll administration and manage creditor accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support colleagues.

Skills

Bank transactions

Nominal ledger reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Written English

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Level 2 AAT or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Yooz

Job description

Chester, United Kingdom

• Salary £24,479-£26,188.82 per annum, depending on experience
• City Chester
• Province Cheshire West and Chester
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code CH4 9QE

About Us

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Job Description

Job Role: FinanceAssistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 - 35 hoursper week

Location: CarltonHouse, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9QE

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant tojoin the Anchor Group Services Finance team at our Head Office in ChesterBusinessPark. This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individuallooking to develop their career within a busy and supportive financeenvironment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supportingthe day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions areprocessed accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining high levels of customerservice to both internal and external stakeholders. Working closely withcolleagues across the Finance Department, you will gain valuable exposure to awide range of accounting functions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhanced your career in finance, be apart of a highly motivated team, and develop new skills within a fast-paced and growing organisation. Full support will be provided forprofessional development, including the opportunity to work towards and achievea Level 3 AAT qualification.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately coding and processing supplier invoices into Sagevia the Yooz invoice management system.
• Overseeing and maintaining purchase ledger accounts, ensuringall records are up to date and accurate.
• Generating and issuing sales invoices
• Verifying bank transactions to ensure accurate financialrecords.
• Managing the Accounts/Finance inbox, responding to enquiriesand directing correspondence appropriately.
• Establishing new customer and supplier accounts in accordancewith company procedures.
• Recording daily bank receipts and payments.
• Processing supplier payments and ensuring payments are madewithin agreed terms.
• Verifying supplier statements and investigating anydiscrepancies or outstanding items.
• Handling finance-related correspondence professionally andefficiently.
• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the FinanceDepartment.
• Processing purchase orders (POs).
• Responding to and resolving supplier invoice queries in atimely and professional manner.
• Assisting with payroll administration activities to supportthe timely and accurate processing of payroll.
• Managing creditor accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with companyprocedures.
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers,customers, and colleagues across the business.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures atall times

Requirements

• Level 2 AAT qualified or equivalent.
• At least 2 years finance experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in various finance tasks, including banktransactions, and nominal ledger reconciliations.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-taskand prioritise own workload.
• Good attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,Outlook, and Access.
• Excellent written English, strong email communication skills.
• Calm and resourceful with the ability to respond effectivelyand positively to pressure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, andever-changing environment.
• Team player with aprofessional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to helpfurther your career, via the Anchor Academy.
• Auto Enrolment Pension.
• Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling.
• Hospital Saturday Fund.
• Reward and Recognition awards.
• On-site Free Parking.

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, and we will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: Finance Assistant, AccountsAssistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Purchase LedgerAssistant, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounting Assistant,Finance Coordinator, or Finance & Payroll Assistant.

Within commuting distanceof: Chester, Liverpool, Warrington, Wrexham, Crewe, Northwich, Widnes, Runcorn,St Helens, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Mold, Flint, Deeside, Connah's Quay,Queensferry, Hawarden, Buckley, Neston, Heswall, Bromborough, Frodsham, Helsby,Rossett, Gresford, Ruabon, Whitchurch, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and surroundingareas

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.