Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £29,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 27-29,000pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Knutsford, Cheshire, WA14 4du |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4766513_1770636165 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑established organisation with a strong national presence is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join its busy Head Office Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable business operating within a professional, collaborative environment.
Your new role
Working within a large finance department, you will play a key role in supporting monthly and annual accounting processes. This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment and is looking to develop a long‑term career in finance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collecting, organising and preparing financial information for use by the accounting team
- Accurate electronic data entry using Microsoft Office applications
- Managing high volumes of documentation, including scanning, filing and maintaining orderly records
- Supporting the preparation of information for corporation tax analysis
- Handling and distributing incoming and internal post for the department
- Communicating with multiple business locations via telephone and email
- Providing administrative support for capital expenditure processes
- Assisting colleagues with a variety of wider finance and administrative tasks
What you'll need to succeed:
- A professional, well‑presented approach and willingness to work within a finance/accounting team.
- Ideally, strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- A collaborative, team‑focused attitude
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
What you'll get in return:
You will join an experienced finance team where you can develop your skills, gain exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks and build a progressive career in a supportive environment.Salary up to £29,000pa (+Bonus scheme)
Onsite Parking
25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays,
Free lunches,
Company pension scheme,
Life insurance
Fully office based
Hours:- 9-5 1 hour lunch - Monday to Friday
What you need to do now
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