https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--e2665929-cc01-4d88-9cef-e703f746a536 RSS feed for Assistant Accountant at Hays Accounts and Finance. en-gb Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:48:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--e2665929-cc01-4d88-9cef-e703f746a536 https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--e2665929-cc01-4d88-9cef-e703f746a536 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Carnforth | Salary: £36000 - £38000/annum | 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, queries Supporting purchase ledger - supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments Assisting with cashflow, bank reconciliations and postings Processing expenses and payments (including HMRC) Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets Supporting with ad hoc finance, admin and admin tasks What we''re looking for: Previous experience in an accounts/finance role AAT (Level 2/3) or similar - nice to have, not essential Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills Someone reliable, organised and proactive Comfortable ... Contract