About Us:
WatchNation, a family-owned and rapidly growing business based in Chester dealing in retail of Watches, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support our Head of Finance in ensuring the efficient operation of our finance and business functions.
As the company has experienced significant growth in recent years, we’re looking for a highly proactive and hands-on individual to join our team.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Accounts Assistant really good in Excel, looking to join a growing business.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary £25k - £30k
- 28 days holidays
- Office-Based Role (On-site)
- Casual Dressing
- Free Parking
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reconciling and analysing data in the Accounting Software to ensure accuracy.
- Review and verify all the payable invoices prior to posting in the accounting software
- Assisting in the preparation of Daily reports
- Bank, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reconciliation.
- Developing and maintaining consistent accounting processes and controls, whilst continually looking for efficiencies and improvements.
- Prepare insightful reports for the Marketing team and senior management to support data-driven decision-making. (e.g. daily margin reports & costing models)
- Assisting in the filing of VAT returns.
Essential Experience Required
- Strong Excel skills, including handling large sets of data with analytical mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
- Self-starter with a desire to work hard.
- Organised approach to work and work to strict deadlines
- AAT level 3 or equivalent qualification. Prior experience in a similar role will be preferred.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels of seniority.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues and drive change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester CH2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WN-AA-18-07-25
Expected start date: 15/08/2025
