Phil Jaques says he can't wait to return to Nottinghamshire after confirming he will be coming back for a second spell next season.

The 35-year-old, from New South Wales, has made a big impact during his short-term deal with the club this campaign – scoring 696 runs opening the batting in the County Championship at an average of 43.5.

Of his 17 innings so far, Jaques (pictured) has hit two centuries and they have come home and away to current opponents Somerset. 

His latest knock, 113, has helped put Notts into a winning position with two days to go in the Division One clash at Trent Bridge and the Australian hopes to do more of the same next season. 

Jaques, who still has two T20 matches and the away four-day clash at Warwickshire, starting this Sunday, to go before returning Down Under told the Post: "It feels a bit weird to be leaving halfway through the season when you are working towards something, but that was always the intention from both parties. 

"I've really enjoyed it here and feel like I can come back and contribute next season, I'll be really looking forward to it. 

"It's been a real positive experience for me and my family and we've really enjoyed it.

"I'd love to keep on doing this as long as both parties are happy, while I'm playing good cricket and I am fit enough hopefully there is going to be opportunities down the track to keep on playing for longer. 

"I just want to look to finish the season strongly and leave Notts in a good position, that's the plan.

"You always enjoy it more when you score runs, I've felt really good all season and it's been a pretty rewarding spell." 

Jaques will once again be coming to Nottinghamshire on a short-term deal until mid-June next year – and he believes he can make a big impact in this time period, with 11 of the 16 County Championship games falling in his spell at the club this time around. 

"There are 11 games (in the County Championship) before July 4, that is almost three quarters of the season so I suppose you can get an idea of where you are at, have a break and take stock and see what you need and then finish the season off strongly," he said. 

"You've got to look to be ambitious and with the team we have got here and the personnel involved if we can stay fit and keep performing there is no reason why we can't win it.

"The whole mood of the camp has been lifted by the recent wins and the run chase the other week (against Middlesex in the LVCC) is the sort of game, and I've been around the circuit for quite a while, where you think that was the turning point for us and makes you believe you are good enough to do it.

"I have a real belief that once you get a bit of momentum in this competition it's hard to stop you, which Durham showed last year winning their last five.

"It definitely feels like there is a feel good factor here at the moment."