Job Description:

We are looking for an organised, detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our friendly children’s day nursery group. This is a key finance role supporting four nursery settings and helping to ensure that our day-to-day accounts processes run smoothly and accurately.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales and purchase invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider team with accounts administration. Previous experience using SAGE is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sales invoices across four children’s day nursery settings.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use SAGE to maintain financial records and support day-to-day accounts administration.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Liaise with nursery managers, suppliers and internal teams regarding accounts matters.
• Maintain organised records and ensure documentation is filed correctly.
• Support credit control, payment tracking and general finance administration as required.
• Assist with month-end processes and provide reports where needed.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance assistant, bookkeeping or accounts administrator role.
• Confident using SAGE, ideally including sales and purchase ledger processing.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage work across multiple settings.
• Confident communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general office systems.
• Experience within a nursery, childcare, education or multi-site environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Location: Hybrid, Home Working | Hours: 37.5 hours a week| Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience | Contract: Permanent

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment within a caring nursery group.
• The opportunity to support four established nursery settings.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV. This will be reviewed by a member of our team who will consider your skills and experience against the criteria required for the role. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications - if successful you will be contacted within 72 hours.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd. The services of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed