Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant Vacancy – Remote work

Hours: 40 hours, Monday – Friday

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £30,000 – £38,000/year, depending on experience

Job Reference: MA-ADMIN

What are we looking for

As our nursery group continues to grow, we’re looking for a motivated and organised Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to join our Head Office team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting experience, ideally in a multi-site or service-based business, who wants to develop their skills in a friendly, flexible environment.

You will be working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. This is a remote position.

Your rate of pay will be £30,000-£38,000 a year, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Early Years Funding Claims
• General Data entry – attention to detail is paramount
• Process supplier invoices, payments, and expense claims
• Support with budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Responsible for all company utilities
• Assist with customer invoicing and postings in relation to accounts receivable
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Produce monthly management reports  for multiple nursery sites
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with payroll journals and staff cost reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and support year-end preparation
• Liaise with nursery managers to provide financial updates and support
• Help improve financial systems and efficiency across sites

About You

• AAT qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience
• Confident in preparing management accounts and reconciliations
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Clear communication skills — able to work effectively with non-financial staff
• Friendly, proactive, and happy working alone

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£30,000–£38,000 DOE)
• Support with AAT, ACCA, or CIMA study if desired
• Flexible working and family-friendly culture
• Staff childcare discount
• Pension scheme

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your experience and interest in this role to careers@chdn.co.uk.

Please note this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected under the DBS filtering rules.

Posted on 14/11/2025