Assistant Accountant

Hays; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 9-month maternity cover role in Nottingham. This position involves managing financials across subsidiaries and providing key insights within a dynamic finance team. Ideal for candidates with an AAT qualification and proficiency in accounting software like Sage and Xero, offering competitive salary and flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financials for two subsidiaries within the group.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with external audit preparation and support data analysis.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Finance System Proficiency

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Excel

Job description

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 returns
Complete month-end duties for subsidiaries and the wider group
Handle 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 strong communication skills
Proficiency in finance systems, including Sage 50, Xero, and Excel

Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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