Finance Assistant

Zohorecruit; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Auto Enrolment Pension

Hospital Saturday Fund

Job summary

Anchor Group Services in Chester is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team at our HQ in Chester Business Park. You will support Accounts functions, input invoices, maintain ledgers and reconcile banks as part of a busy finance operation.

This role offers development toward an AAT qualification with on‑the‑job training and access to Anchor Academy courses, plus a range of employee benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 AAT qualified or equivalent.
• At least 2 years finance experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in bank transactions and nominal ledger reconciliations.
• Excellent written English and strong email communication.
• Calm under pressure and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access.

Responsibilities

• Coding and inputting invoices into Sage through Yooz.
• Overseeing and maintaining purchase ledgers.
• Verifying bank transactions.
• Managing accounts inbox and supplier/customer accounts.
• Recording bank receipts and payments and reconciling statements.
• Handling finance correspondence and office support tasks.
• Assisting in finance department operations and PO processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Chester, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/09/2026

• 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 to join our Anchor Group Services’ Finance team at our Head Quarters in Chester Business Park! The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting our Accounts functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in Finance and join a highly motivated team. Further professional development training will be provided leading to the achievement of an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities include:

• Coding and Inputting Invoices into Sage through Yooz
• Overseeing and Maintaining Purchase Ledgers
• Verifying Bank Transactions
• Managing Accounts Inbox
• Establishing New Customer and Supplier Accounts
• Recording Bank Receipts and Payments
• Verifying Supplier Statements
• Handling Finance Correspondence
• Assisting in Office and Finance Department Operations
• PO Processing

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.

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.