Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Auto Windscreens Limited; CHESTERFIELD; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services firm is looking for an Assistant Accountant to provide short-term maternity cover in Chesterfield. This hybrid role requires hands-on accounts experience to manage transaction-heavy accounting duties and support the finance team with month-end activities. Key responsibilities include daily bank reconciliations, processing high-volume transactions, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and good Excel skills. The position offers flexibility with 2–3 days per week in the office, starting mid-February.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume financial transactions required.
• Proficient in Excel, particularly with formulas.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and cashflow updates.
• Process and review high-volume financial transactions.
• Support month-end close including journals and reconciliations.
• Assist with Area P&Ls and reporting.
• Handle intercompany recharges and control account reconciliations.
• Provide accurate financial information to the finance team.
• Execute ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Previous working experience in an accounts / finance role

Strong transactional accounting background

Good Excel skills, including formulas and experience similar to VLOOKUP

Ability to work accurately and to deadlines

Confident communicator with a proactive approach

Job description

Location: Chesterfield (2–3 days per week in the office)
Start Date: Mid-February

We are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide short-term maternity cover, supporting the finance team with transaction-heavy accounting duties and day-to-day financial processing.

This role would suit someone with hands-on accounts experience who is confident working through high volumes of transactions and supporting month-end activities.

We offer hybrid working, with 2–3 days per week based in the Chesterfield office, and a start date around mid-February.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow updates
• Processing and reviewing high-volume financial transactions
• Supporting month-end close, including journals and reconciliations
• Assisting with Area P&Ls and reporting
• Intercompany recharges and control account reconciliations
• Providing accurate financial information to the wider finance team
• Ad hoc finance duties as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous working experience in an accounts / finance role
• Strong transactional accounting background
• Good Excel skills, including formulas and experience similar to VLOOKUP
• Ability to work accurately and to deadlines
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking for a short-term role in a busy, supportive finance team.