Accounts Receivable Assistant

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery company in England is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their expanding finance team. Responsibilities include daily bank reconciliations, monitoring receipts, and ensuring accuracy in accounting software. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid work option post-probation.

Benefits

Life Insurance cover and health plan

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks

Accredited training opportunities

Enhanced leave for family reasons

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

Long service awards

Day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in finance or accounts receivable role.
• Skilled in reconciling complex accounts.
• Highly self-motivated and professional in approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and match customer receipts.
• Post daily receipts into nursery accounting software.
• Respond promptly to payment-related queries.

Skills

Numerical problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

As a quickly developing nursery company, Kids Planet Day Nurseries has grown to over 200 nurseries. As a result, we are always adding members to our finance team, and we are presently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team. The chosen applicant will actively participate in the expanding Finance Department at Head Office and possess strong interpersonal and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, accurately matching customer receipts and investigating any unidentified payments.
• Post daily receipts into our nursery accounting software, ensuring timely and precise updates.
• Monitor the Remittance inbox, responding promptly to payment-related queries and maintaining excellent customer service.
• Reconcile early years funding received against records in our nursery accounting system, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and accuracy of our nursery accounting software.
• Carry out additional tasks as required to support the finance team and the wider business.

Ideal applicant

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar finance or accounts receivable role.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, calm under pressure, and professional in approach.
• Skilled in reconciling complex accounts, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Kids Planet?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount T&Cs apply

What we ll offer our Accounts Assistant:

• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it s all about you!

This recruitment opportunity offers the successful candidate a competitive salary and pension whilst working within a professional team.

Job Types: Full-time (40 Hours, Monday - Friday), Permanent, Based at Lymm HO with option of Hybrid after probation.