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Accounts Clerk


Job Location:

Chester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accounts Clerk/Purchase Ledger
Based in Chester
Salary up to 30000
Role & Key Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will support our clients Finance and Treasury teams with particular responsibility for purchase ledger payments banking and day-to-day finance administration.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing purchase invoices ensuring accurate VAT and cost centre coding.
  • Coordinating weekly purchase ledger payment runs.
  • Processing employee expenses and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Managing daily banking transactions cash book updates and bank balance reporting.
  • Resolving purchase ledger and expense queries.
  • Supporting and improving purchase ledger and purchase order processes.
  • Processing daily customer loan payments refunds transfers and other payments.
  • Liaising with internal teams to ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
  • Providing cash flow information and supporting the Finance Manager with month-end accruals.
  • Providing cover for sales commission invoices sales receipts and referrer fee payments.
  • Supporting the wider Finance and Treasury teams with other operational finance activities as required.
Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Previous finance administration or purchase ledger experience.
  • Good understanding of VAT coding and invoice processing.
  • Strong Excel and general IT skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good organisation and time-management skills.
  • Confidence communicating with colleagues and other stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.

Experience within asset finance leasing or financial services would be advantageous but is not essential.