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Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026
Location: Chester office
Hours: 15 hours per week over 2 days
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Finance Manager

Staff Responsibility: None

Why Join Vision Support

At Vision Support, our work helps people affected by sight loss. Behind that work, we need accurate financial information and dependable processes. We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to support our Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function and help introduce a new finance system.

This is a part-time role for someone who is highly detailed-oriented with a focus on accuracy, methodical, and meticulous work ethos.

What you’ll do

You will be experienced with data input for both income and procurement processes, the ability to reconcile ledgers, and conscientious in upkeeping financial records. You’ll also support month-end and year-end work, payroll preparation, audit information, and the maintenance of the fixed asset register.

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, you will support the introduction of a new finance system, help check and input data, test the system and support colleagues as they learn to use it. You will assist in creating simple guides and checklists.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role, a sound understanding of basic accounting principles, and the accuracy needed to work confidently with financial data. You’ll be comfortable using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, and you’ll have strong Excel skills.

You’ll also be able to organise your workload, prioritise tasks, and have good communication skills. Experience of a finance system change or upgrade, and accounting study such as AAT, would be an advantage.

What we offer

You’ll join a supportive team and have the chance to contribute to a project that will shape how our finance function works. We offer an employer pension contribution, training and development, and 26 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata.

The role is based at Units 1 & 2 The Ropeworks, Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1 4DZ. It is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. Please be aware that you may come into contact with guide dogs in the workplace.

To apply, please email Kate Hurst (opens email) your CV with a short note including any relevant experience you feel would strengthen your application.

Please detail any specific skills you have that you feel would be advantageous for the successful applicant to possess.

• What will be the biggest priorities in this role during the first 3-6 months?
• What are the biggest challenges anticipated during the transition to the new system?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We may close the advert early if we find a suitable candidate.