Accounts Receivable Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Kettering
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Accounting
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SKILLS

Microsoft Office Outlook Excel Word Analytical Skills Data Reconciliation Payroll Processing RTI Processing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, NN15 6FD

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Starting at £27,000 per annum (full-time 40 hour per week equivalent)

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access

Join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Do you have an eye for attention to detail? Have finance experience? At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Are you looking for a role that matches your skills, and aspirations?

Our Support Team plays a crucial part in shaping [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s success, supporting our nurseries and making a difference in children's lives, even if not directly.

With hybrid working opportunities, competitive salaries, and a dynamic, purpose-driven work environment, this is the perfect place to apply your expertise while growing your career.

Join a passionate team that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovation in early years education.

Due to a new opening leave, we’re excited to welcome an Accounts Receivable Assistant to our friendly and dedicated team in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

What You’ll Need

Essential

  • Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract data from different sources to provide information required by the business.
  • To be proficient in reconciling different types of data and to identify any anomalies and be able to correct any issues found.
  • Ability to learn new systems and workflows in line with company requirements.
  • Knowledge of Payroll routines and RTI processing, use of previous payroll solutions, knowledge of auto-enrolment duties.
  • Experience of working in the Childcare sector and with multi-site businesses is advantageous but not essential.

Desirable

  • AAT Qualification

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Accounts Assistant, you will:

  • To assist the Payroll Manager in the timely processing of payroll for various nurseries across the group, this will involve liaison with an outsourced provider and responding to queries regarding employee pay.
  • Assisting the Finance Manager in preparing month end journals to calculate Revenue, Prepayments and accruals in line with specified timetables.
  • Various analytical tasks to support the month end and year end processes which could be required to support the wider finance team and for audit purposes.
  • Any other ad-hoc financial administrative tasks that the business requires from time to time.

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

  • Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
  • Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
  • Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
  • Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling Interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

  1. A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
  2. ‘Meet and Greet’ with other members of the support team
  3. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification *as required will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy

Ready to Start Your [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Journey?

To apply for the Accounts Receivable Assistant position with us, please click the Quick Apply button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]!

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Reference: HD1564708KetARA

Closing Date: 02/06/2026

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