Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover- Full time and part time available

Hatzfeld Care; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Mon-Fri schedule

Office-based role

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd Newark-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the busy Finance Department on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role involves purchase ledger, sales ledger, petty cash, month-end reporting and general administration in a busy environment.

You will support accurate financial records, manage multiple tasks and work closely with the finance team. Office-based, Monday–Friday with on-site parking; start date 4 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices; Reviewing costs; Reconciling supplier statements; Processing supplier payments.
• Petty Cash & Credit Cards: Recording petty cash transactions and reconciliations; reconciling statements; resolving discrepancies.
• Sales Ledger: Processing customer recharges and statements; handling customer account queries.
• Month-End & Reporting: Preparing departmental month-end reports; assisting with month-end procedures; supporting ad hoc reporting.
• General Administration: Maintaining financial records; general office duties; supporting colleagues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3

AAT Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hatzfeld Care Ltd Newark-on-Trent

Salary: From £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications (pro-rated for part-time)

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

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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 for full time

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

Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Part-time hours can be discussed