Assistant Accounts Coordinator
A work setting like no other where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Role
As an Assistant Accounts Coordinator you will:
Process Purchase invoices - receive, check and process all supplier invoices and record details accurately in the purchase ledger.
Set up suppliers - process new supplier forms in line with policies ensuring all information is captured and vendor cards are up to date.
Complete monthly supplier reconciliations to keep ledgers up to date
Produce Sales ledger invoices after checking the information provided by the requester.
Answer queries in person, by email and on the telephone from suppliers and customers and staff from other departments to provide an effective and efficient service.
Using Business Central and Excel in an efficient way to post, reconcile and assist with the activities of the Accounts department including administration.
Contribute towards any system development and process changes relevant to the role.
Conduct relevant administrative tasks such as scanning, filing and email inbox management.
The Package
40 hours per week, worked Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm
Salary of £25,396.80 per annum
Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off
A Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with high contribution levels paid by the employer*
Death in service benefit
Health care cash plan
Excellent company sick pay arrangements
25 paid holidays, in addition bank holidays and any qualifying additional service days (based on an 8 hour day)
Free admittance tickets - 20 in number per year for family/friends
Staff Family pass available on successful completion of probationary period
Staff discount from restaurants and retail shops
Free travel on the X1 Bus Service between Chester / Ellesmere Port train stations and Chester Zoo (whilst working only)
Subsidised staff canteen
Perks online discount scheme
Cyclescheme*
Free entry to Chester Zoo and affiliated zoo’s and collections through BIAZA
Access to West Cheshire Credit Union
Free Staff Association Representation
SharePoint free advertising space for CZ employees
Discounted Gym membership at Brio Leisure centres
Discounted Microsoft Office 365 packages
Opportunity to go on Field Trips
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
Our Requirements
Have previous office administration experience in a progressive and busy environment.
Have excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach.
Be computer literate & competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
Have an eye for detail to accurately record and input data.
Ability to communicate well on the telephone
Have a good standard of education, including Maths and English.
Keen to learn and develop new skills in the accounting/finance profession.
Previous experience of Microsoft Dynamics Nav accounting/ Business Central and/or other accounting software would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key details
This role is subject to an Experian background check, which will include a basic DBS check, adverse financial check and identification check.
Shortlisting and interviews may begin while the advert is live, so we encourage early applications. Please note, the advert may close earlier than the specified date if a suitable candidate is found or if we receive a high volume of applications.
The closing date for applications is 07/01/2026