Senior Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Senior Accounts Assistant in Chester to support the transactional team with Accounts Payable and Receivable processing and related tasks. You will handle escalations and complex queries as a senior team member.

The role is a 3–6 month, full-time, on-site assignment with flexible hours and good transport access. Salary is £16–£20 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Payables and Receivables experience at a senior or supervisor level.
• Experience handling accounting and finance administration accurately.
• Confidence maintaining clear, organised financial records.
• Ability to process financial information with care and attention to detail.
• Experience checking data and resolving routine discrepancies.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and complete tasks to agreed timescales.
• Confidence working as part of an Accounting & Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records to support reliable day-to-day Accounting & Finance activity.
• Process financial information carefully and keep documentation organised for easy reference.
• Review entries and records to help identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Prepare finance information for internal use, ensuring details are clear and complete.
• Keep accounting data up to date to support timely reporting and decision-making.
• Work with colleagues in the Accounting & Finance department to keep tasks moving efficiently.
• Follow agreed finance procedures to maintain consistent and accurate administration.
• Prioritise daily workload to meet the needs of the temporary Senior Accounts Assistant assignment.

Skills

Accounts Payables

Accounts Receivables

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Discrepancy resolution

Workload management

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Senior Accounts Assistant in Chester, you will support the transactional team with both Accounts Payable and Receivable processing, alongside other ad-hoc tasks like reconciliations. This will generally be in fairly high volumes but as a senior member of the team you will also deal with escalations and more complex queries and problems.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Industrial & Manufacturing sector in Chester, they've experienced significant growth this year.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records to support reliable day-to-day Accounting & Finance activity.
• Process financial information carefully and keep documentation organised for easy reference.
• Review entries and records to help identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Prepare finance information for internal use, ensuring details are clear and complete.
• Keep accounting data up to date to support timely reporting and decision-making.
• Work with colleagues in the Accounting & Finance department to keep tasks moving efficiently.
• Follow agreed finance procedures to maintain consistent and accurate administration.
• Prioritise daily workload to meet the needs of the temporary Senior Accounts Assistant assignment.

Profile

A successful Senior Accounts Assistant should have:

• Strong Accounts Payables and Receivables experience at a senior or supervisor level.
• Experience handling accounting and finance administration accurately.
• Confidence maintaining clear, organised financial records.
• Ability to process financial information with care and attention to detail.
• Experience checking data and resolving routine discrepancies.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and complete tasks to agreed timescales.
• Confidence working as part of an Accounting & Finance team.

Job Offer

• Temporary Senior Accounts Assistant role based in Chester.
• 3-6 month contract depending on business need.
• Role starting ASAP.
• Full time on site with some flexibility around hours and working patterns.
• Very accessible on public transport and free on site parking.
• Hourly pay of £16 to £20, dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.