Finance Officer: Hybrid 9-Month Contract (Mgmt Accounting)

Michael Page (UK); Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an AAT Level 4 professional for a finance role in Chester. This 9-month contract offers a hybrid work model and a chance to work directly under the Head of Finance. Responsibilities include managing finance transactions, cashflow, and reconciliations, as well as assisting in budget management. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and good communication abilities, with a background in not-for-profit or public sector finance preferred.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Holidays plus bank holidays

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Health plan

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or qualified by experience.
• Thorough understanding of debits and credits.
• Previous experience using Excel pivot tables and vlookups.

Responsibilities

• Process all finance transactions including sales and purchase invoices.
• Manage cashflow and perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Set up new suppliers and approve payment runs.
• Monitor income and expenditure, raise invoices as required.
• Assist in management of company budgets for forecasts.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Produce reports and process payroll journals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

vlookups

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification or relevant degree

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an AAT Level 4 professional for a finance role in Chester. This 9-month contract offers a hybrid work model and a chance to work directly under the Head of Finance. Responsibilities include managing finance transactions, cashflow, and reconciliations, as well as assisting in budget management. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and good communication abilities, with a background in not-for-profit or public sector finance preferred.