3 finance jobs found in Chester

Your new company You will be joining a large, complex, contract-led infrastructure business, operating across major long-term frameworks. The organisation is PE-backed, commercially driven, and continues to invest heavily in its finance and commercial capability as its portfolio grows. Due to internal change and an expanding senior leadership remit, the business is now seeking an interim Management Accountant to ensure continuity and robustness across key contracts. Your new role You will join the finance team as a Management Accountant on an initial 6-month contract (with strong likelihood of extension), supporting a key water infrastructure project. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll take full ownership of the month-end process from start to finish, operating without junior support. You'll be part of a wider team of Management Accountants, with a structured handover provided at the start of the assignment. Key responsibilities will include: Full management accounts...

Key Responsibilities System Migration: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the new automated payroll or ERP systems software. Process Alignment: Standardize complex, shift-based rail industry pay mechanics across driver and crew frameworks. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, external software vendors, and trade unions. Data Migration: Oversee parallel payroll runs, data cleansing, and strict validation protocols before final go-live. Change & Training: Develop user-acceptance testing (UAT) scripts and conduct training sessions for the internal payroll team

Accounts Payable Assistant £25,000 – £27,000 | Permanent 37 Hours per Week | Flexible Working | Monday to Friday We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider Accounts Department, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and supporting the wider finance operation. Key Responsibilities * Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Maintaining the invoice approval system in line with authorised controls * Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheques) * Setting up supplier accounts and dealing with supplier queries * Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements * Performing bank...