accounts assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a highly respected organisation at their Chester head office. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment, where your attention to detail and organisational skills will be truly valued. You will play a key part in ensuring the accurate processing of bills, including Non-Domestic Rates and Tax, while working closely with both internal teams and external contacts.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will become an integral part of a dedicated finance team responsible for managing all aspects of invoicing administration. Your day-to-day activities will involve reviewing complex billing documents from, validating data for accuracy, applying relevant reliefs or exemptions, reconciling accounts, allocating payments correctly, and liaising with both colleagues and external stakeholders. You will also support payment proposal preparations, resolve queries efficiently, assist during audits by providing documentation, and contribute positively towards ongoing projects or ad hoc duties as needed. Success in this role comes from your ability to manage competing priorities with precision while fostering positive relationships throughout the business. Your proactive approach will help drive improvements within processes while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

What you bring:

To excel as an Accounts Assistant in this role, you will bring proven experience working within finance or accounts administration—ideally involving council tax or non-domestic rates processing. Your background should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when reviewing financial documents alongside strong organisational capabilities that enable you to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. You will have developed excellent communication skills through regular interactions with both internal teams and external bodies such as local authorities. Your proficiency in Excel will allow you to handle reconciliations confidently while familiarity with accounting software like MS Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous. Above all else, your collaborative spirit ensures you thrive in team settings where supporting others is second nature. A flexible attitude means you are always ready to take on new challenges or assist colleagues whenever needed.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out thanks to its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered. The company’s values were developed by its own employees—reflecting a genuine sense of ownership over its positive culture. Here you’ll find a team that is passionate about what they do: hardworking yet considerate; dedicated yet always willing to lend support; ambitious yet grounded in shared success. Diversity is celebrated at every level of the business through equal opportunities policies designed to foster belonging among all staff members. The leadership places great emphasis on nurturing talent from within—offering training opportunities wherever possible so that each individual can reach their full potential. With a focus on collaboration rather than competition, this is an environment where your contributions are recognised not just by management but by peers who genuinely care about collective achievement. Whether you’re seeking stability or room for personal growth within finance administration, this company provides both alongside meaningful work that makes a difference every day.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an engaging new challenge where your skills will be appreciated every day—apply now!

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