Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover, Ledger & Reporting

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 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.