Assistant Accountant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as an Assistant Accountant for a 9-month maternity cover in Nottingham. This role offers opportunities to handle financials for multiple subsidiaries, produce monthly accounts, and gain exposure to various accounting functions, all in a collaborative environment with flexible hybrid options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive approach with issue-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financials for two subsidiaries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with external audit preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Finance systems proficiency

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Excel

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Assistant Accountant (9-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Nottingham
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (typically 9am–5pm, 1-hour lunch)
Hybrid Working: Up to 2 days WFH once performance is established
Contract: Fixed-term (9 months)

About the Role:
Hays is recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, multi-site business based in Nottingham for a 9-month maternity cover position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing finance team.
As Assistant Accountant, you’ll support the Finance Management team in producing monthly management accounts and delivering key financial insights across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage financials for two subsidiaries within the group
Perform balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, bank accounts, client accounts)
Review and submit VAT returnsHandle departmental accounting
Conduct nominal and departmental costing reviews
Assist with external audit preparation
Support forecasting and data analysis
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects

What We’re Looking For:

AAT qualification preferred (or equivalent experience)
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues
Team player with strongmunication skills
Proficiency in finance systems, including Sage 50, Xero, and Excel

Why Join Us?Gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions
Enjoy flexible hybrid working options
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
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