Accounts Assistant - Kids Planet Central Support

Accounts Assistant - Kids Planet Central Support

231 Higher Ln., Lymm WA13 0RN
, UK

Posted Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 01:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Kids Planet Day Nurseries provides the highest standard of nursery care and education in each of our 250 settings within a unique environment in which children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others.

Kids Planet Day Nurseries is a rapidly growing nursery group, meaning we are continually expanding our finance team, we are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.

The role of the Accounts Assistant will support the finance department working for the Operations Financial Controller.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Daily Cashflow Reconciliation and Forecasting
• Reconciliation of all funding received by nursery
• Reconciliation of cash to financial system
• Posting of bank receipts to financial system
• Preparation of prepayment and accruals schedule
• Reporting of accounts to internal departments
• Purchase Ledger input as required
• Reconciliation of Soldo account
• Variance analysis
• Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role

The ideal applicant will possess:

• At least 1 years experience in a similar role
• Good level of competence in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to manipulate and understand previously unseen data sets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numerical ability
• Self-motivated, calm and professional, and able to work efficiently in a busy office environment
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Excellent Numerical ability and problem-solving skills

This recruitment opportunity offers the successful candidate a competitive salary and pension whilst working within a small professional team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.