Accounts Assistant - 12-Month FTC, Office-Based

Hatzfeld Care Limited; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the busy Finance Department on a maternity cover contract. The role offers a competitive salary and a varied day-to-day workload, focused on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the monthly management accounts process.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues in a supportive finance team to ensure timely, accurate reporting and efficient financial operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: processing purchase orders and supplier invoices; reconciling supplier statements; processing supplier payments.
• Petty Cash & Credit Cards: recording petty cash transactions; reconciling statements; investigating discrepancies.
• Sales Ledger: processing customer recharges; issuing statements; assisting with customer account queries.
• Month-End & Reporting: preparing departmental month-end reports; supporting financial reporting.
• General Administration: maintaining records; performing office duties; supporting colleagues.

Skills

Excel

Numerical

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hatzfeld Care Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the busy Finance Department on a maternity cover contract. The role offers a competitive salary and a varied day-to-day workload, focused on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the monthly management accounts process.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues in a supportive finance team to ensure timely, accurate reporting and efficient financial operations.