https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--cad3f257-4acd-4797-bb7e-69b1870ab153 RSS feed for Assistant Accountant at Hays Accounts and Finance. en-gb Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:27:16 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--cad3f257-4acd-4797-bb7e-69b1870ab153 https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--cad3f257-4acd-4797-bb7e-69b1870ab153 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:51:23 GMT Location: Carnforth | Salary: 36000.00-36000.00 Annual | Type: Contract | We''re currently working with a well-established, employee-owned business who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a fixed-term basis until Oct 2027 to cover maternity leave.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants real exposure across a finance function, and can hit the ground running in a busy but supportive team.The OpportunityYou''ll be joining a small, collaborative accounts team and supporting across all areas of day-to-day finance. There''s a structured handover in place, so you''ll be set up for success from day one.What you''ll be doing:Managing sales ledger processes - invoicing, reconciliations, queriesSupporting purchase ledger - supplier invoices, reconciliations and paymentsAssisting with cashflow, bank reconciliations and postingsProcessing expenses and payments (including HMRC)Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheetsSupporting with ad hoc finance, admin and admin tasksWhat we''re looking for:Previous experience in an accounts/finance roleAAT (Level 2/3) or similar - nice to have, not essentialStrong Excel/Microsoft Office skillsSomeone reliable, organised and proactiveComfortable working on-site and as part of... Contract