Part Time Assistant Accountant

ACCA Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A thriving business in Deeside seeks a Part Time Assistant Accountant to enhance their financial performance and logistics efficiency. This entry-level role, on a 12-month fixed-term contract, requires advanced Excel skills and offers a flexible working environment with competitive pay. You will ensure accurate reporting and cost control across various operations, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals keen to develop their financial and analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced benefits

Excellent office facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or accounting is a bonus.
• Experience managing multiple data inputs essential.
• Confident communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fuel usage, validate 3rd party logistics data.
• Support weekly cost reporting and prepare accounts.
• Ensure accurate data capture and financial performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Tools

SAP

Databases/SQL

Job description

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Michael Page are proud to be supporting a really exciting part time Assistant Accountant opportunity for a thriving business in Deeside. This role sits within a fast-paced Supply Chain function and offers the chance to be at the heart of the action - supporting financial performance, logistics efficiency, and data accuracy across a nationwide operation.

Client Details

Our client are established business based in Deeside with plenty to offer their employees, this is a unique part time opportunity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis that with suit somebody keen to join a thriving business and develop their skills.

Description

You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting and cost control across the business's 3rd party logistics and internal transport operations. As the Part Time Assistant Accountant your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring fuel usage, vehicle fleet data, and depot mileage to support smarter decisions and cost efficiency

Validating 3rd party logistics data and updating financial and performance systems

Supporting weekly cost reporting and helping prepare period accounts, budgets, and balance sheet reviews

Working closely with finance and depot teams to challenge and improve financial performance metrics

Ensuring data is accurately captured, stored, and updated in line with internal systems and requirementsThis is a varied role that would suit someone methodical, curious, and confident in handling data, with a strong interest in both logistics and finance.

Profile

The Successful Part Time Assistant Accountant Will Have

Advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with SAP or similar financial/accounting systems

Strong attention to detail and a questioning mindset

Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple data inputs

Confident communication with both internal teams and external providers

Bonus: exposure to databases/SQL and/or a background in logistics or accounting

Job Offer

You'll be part of a business where people genuinely care about performance and continuous improvement - and your input will help shape real commercial outcomes. Plus, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive team, this is a great opportunity to balance professional impact with personal priorities.

• 22.5 hours per week
• Competitive salary offering up to £21kgross
• Dynamic working arrangements
• Enhanced benefits
• Excellent office facilities and development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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