Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover

Hatzfeld Care Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd in Newark-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a maternity cover role. The position is office-based with a fixed-term contract and a competitive salary, starting 4 January 2027.

You will support the finance team across purchase and sales ledgers, petty cash, month-end reporting and general administration. The ideal candidate will have prior accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance department.
• Experience with financial transactions, reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: processing orders and supplier invoices, reconcile statements, process payments.
• Petty Cash & Credit Cards: record transactions and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies.
• Sales Ledger: process customer recharges, issue statements, handle queries.
• Month-End & Reporting: prepare departmental month-end reports and support management accounts.
• General Administration: maintain records and provide admin support across the department.

Skills

Accounts department experience

Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4 (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hatzfeld Care Ltd | Newark-on-Trent

Salary:From £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract:Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (12 Months)

Start Date:4 January 2027

Location:Newark-on-Trent (Office Based)

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Finance Team!

Hatzfeld Care Ltd is looking for an experienced, motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy Finance Department on a maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

Working as part of our friendly finance team, you will be involved in multiple areas of the accounting function, playing an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department and contributing towards our monthly management accounts process.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Purchase Ledger

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Reviewing and interrogating costs to ensure accuracy.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.

Petty Cash & Credit Cards

• Recording petty cash transactions and completing regular reconciliations.
• Processing company credit card transactions and reconciling monthly statements.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Sales Ledger

• Processing customer recharges and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
• Producing and issuing customer statements.
• Assisting with customer account queries and reconciliations.

Month-End & Reporting

• Preparing departmental month-end reports to support the production of management accounts.
• Assisting with month-end procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Supporting the wider finance team with financial information and ad hoc reporting requirements.

General Administration

• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records.
• Undertaking general office and administrative duties.
• Supporting colleagues across the department as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is proactive, organised and confident working with numbers.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance department.
• Experience with financial transactions, reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified, or working towards completion.
• Previous experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and month-end reporting.
• Experience working within a busy, multi-department finance environment.

• Competitive salary from £29,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.
• A varied and engaging role within a supportive finance team.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your accounting knowledge across multiple finance functions.
• Monday-to-Friday working - no weekends!
• Free on-site parking.
• A friendly and welcoming working environment.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm