Assistant Accountant
Location: Chester
Salary: £33,000 Full-Time Equivalent (Pro Rata)
Working Pattern: Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week, or 5 Shorter Days)
Hybrid Working Available
Quarterly Bonus Scheme
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business based in Chester.
This flexible part-time position offers the chance to play a key role within the finance team, supporting management reporting, month-end processes, budgeting and forecasting activities, while partnering with operational teams across the business.
The business offers genuine flexibility around working hours, hybrid working, and a collaborative environment where your input will be valued.
Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Analysis
- Produce weekly revenue and profitability reports, providing meaningful commentary on:
- Revenue trends
- Campaign performance
- Productivity metrics
- Margin movements
- Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support management with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
Financial Control & Reconciliations
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and highlight any areas of concern or risk, including:
- Accruals
- Prepayments
- Debtors and creditors
- Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with company procedures.
Month-End & Financial Accounting
- Support the month-end close process.
- Prepare and post overhead journals.
- Manage prepayments and accruals.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
- Perform variance analysis against budget and provide commentary on overhead spend.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Audit
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Support year-end activities and respond to audit queries.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to improve financial reporting and controls.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
- Strong Excel skills within a commercial environment, including:
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Power Query
- Power Pivot
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with both finance and operational stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Desirable
- Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a professional qualification.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
Benefits
- £33,000 Full-Time Equivalent salary (pro rata)
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Flexible working pattern (3, 4, or 5 days per week)
- Hybrid working available
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop and broaden your accounting experience