Accounts Assistant

Kindred Nurseries; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their supportive team in Kettering. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a friendly environment where employees thrive and feel valued. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with payroll processing, playing a crucial role in the financial operations of multiple nurseries. With a commitment to career development and work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their finance career while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Birthday Off

Pension

6 Fully Paid Sick Days

Cashback Healthcare Plan

Retail Discounts

Recognition & Reward

24/7 Virtual GP Access

24/7 Counselling Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills for data extraction and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll Manager with payroll processing across nurseries.
• Prepare month-end journals for revenue and accruals.
• Support finance team with analytical tasks for audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Analytical Skills

Data Reconciliation

Payroll Knowledge

Childcare Sector Experience

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

Salary £26500.00 to £28500.00 per year 50% childcare discount, Birthday Off, Pension

Accounts Assistant

Key Information
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Maternity cover 12 - 15 months
Salary:£26,500-£28,500

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Do you have an eye for attention to detail? Have finance experience? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Due to maternity leave, we're excited to welcome an Accounts Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

What You'll Need

Essential:

Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract data from different sources to provide information required by the business.

To be proficient in reconciling different types of data and to identify any anomalies and be able to correct any issues found.

Ability to learn new systems and workflows in line with company requirements.

Knowledge of Payroll routines and RTI processing, use of previous payroll solutions, knowledge of auto-enrolment duties.

Experience of working in the Childcare sector and with multi-site businesses is advantageous but not essential.

Desirable:

AAT Qualification

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What You'll Be Doing

As a Accounts Assistant, you will:

To assist the Payroll Manager in the timely processing of payroll for various nurseries across the group, this will involve liaison with an outsourced provider and responding to queries regarding employee pay.

Assisting the Finance Manager in preparing month end journals to calculate Revenue, Prepayments and accruals in line with specified timetables.

Various analytical tasks to support the month end and year end processes which could be required to support the wider finance team and for audit purposes.

Any other ad-hoc financial administrative tasks that the business requires from time to time.

Why Join Kindred?

At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

Supportive Culture - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance - Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
Competitive Pay & Benefits - We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family - Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling Interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery

'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children *fully supervised

Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check

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