Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Gerrard White; 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. This role involves supporting the finance team with transaction-heavy accounting duties, including daily bank reconciliations and month-end activities. Candidates should have experience in accounts and confident in handling high transaction volumes. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2–3 days a week in the Chesterfield office starting mid-February.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Ability to handle high volumes of financial transactions.
• Confidence in supporting month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and cashflow updates.
• Process and review high-volume financial transactions.
• Support month-end close, including journals and reconciliations.
• Assist with Area P&Ls and reporting.
• Handle intercompany recharges and control account reconciliations.
• Provide accurate financial information to the finance team.
• Perform ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Hands-on accounts experience

Strong transactional accounting background

Good Excel skills

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.

This role would suit someone with hands‑on accounts experience who is confident working through high volumes of transactions and supporting month‑end activities.

We offer hybrid working, with 2–3 days per week based in the Chesterfield office and a start date around mid‑February.

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 ...