Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Markerstudy Group; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Chesterfield for short-term maternity cover. The role involves daily bank reconciliations, processing high-volume transactions, and supporting month-end activities. Candidates should have previous accounting experience, strong transactional skills, and good Excel abilities. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model of 2-3 days per week in the office, starting mid-February.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow updates.
• Processing and reviewing high-volume financial transactions.
• Supporting month-end close, including journals and reconciliations.
• Assisting with Area P&Ls and reporting.
• Intercompany recharges and control account reconciliations.
• Providing accurate financial information to the wider finance team.
• Ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Previous working experience in an accounts / finance role

Strong transactional accounting background

Good Excel skills, including formulas and experience similar to VLOOKUP

Ability to work accurately and to deadlines

Confident communicator with a proactive approach

Job description

Location: Chesterfield (2-3 days per week in the office). Start Date: Mid-February. We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide short-term maternity cover, supporting the finance team with transaction-heavy accounting duties and day-to-day financial processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow updates
• Processing and reviewing high-volume financial transactions
• Supporting month-end close, including journals and reconciliations
• Assisting with Area P&Ls and reporting
• Intercompany recharges and control account reconciliations
• Providing accurate financial information to the wider finance team
• Ad hoc finance duties as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous working experience in an accounts / finance role
• Strong transactional accounting background
• Good Excel skills, including formulas and experience similar to VLOOKUP
• Ability to work accurately and to deadlines
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach