Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd in Newark-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover (12 months). The role is office-based, starting 4 January 2027, with hours Monday to Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm and Friday 9:00am–4:30pm.

You will handle purchase ledger, petty cash, credit card reconciliations, sales ledger, and month-end reporting, supporting the finance team and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised accounts assistant with numeric focus.
• Experience in accounts or finance department essential.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Record petty cash and credit card transactions; reconcile monthly statements.
• Maintain sales ledger and issue customer statements.
• Prepare month-end reports and support management accounts.
• Undertake general administration and filing for the finance team.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 3/4 (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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)

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

Interested in Joining Us?

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to put your skills into practice, enjoy a varied workload and become part of a friendly and hardworking team, we would love to hear from you!