Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: London N2 0RU with some flexibility for working from home

Reports To:  Head of Finance

Department: Finance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 4-days per week considered

Salary range:  £25,000-£26,500 full time equivalent

About the Company:

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is a provider of care homes, retirement villages and a nursery, offering high-quality, compassionate services for the elderly and very young. With a commitment to excellence in care and well-being, we operate a network of care homes and retirement villages across England, Scotland and Wales. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team and support the strategic financial management of the business.

Job Overview:

The Accounts Assistant will support the Purchase Ledger Officer with purchase ledger transactions, bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations as well as ad hoc accounting.  This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a business that positively affects people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchases and payments:

o    Log purchase invoices into the finance system, check that documentation is complete and correct.

o    Save all back-up and authorisations for purchase invoices in appropriate files and ensure these are well managed and easily navigable.

o    Request and reconcile supplier statements.

o    Maintain a log of all direct debits and regular payments to ensure that invoices are received and processed in the appropriate accounting period

o    Download and distribute credit card statements to holders and process payments on the finance system. Follow up on missing documentation or non-compliance.

o    Ensure finance policies are followed for the set up of new suppliers.

o    Assist with finance training for new and existing administrative staff.

o    Manage and act on queries sent to purchase ledger inbox in a timely and courteous manner.

o    Deputise for the Purchase Ledger Clerk as appropriate. In their absence, upload payments on the bank and send out notifications to staff allocated to carry out checks and authorisations.

• Month end support:

o    Reconcile bank accounts for the main entity and subsidiaries.

o    Check ledgers for missing costs.

• Compliance & Audit:

o    Assist with year-end audit, providing supporting documentation to auditors.

• Other

o    Support the finance team with other ad hoc tasks, such as posting journals.

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Key Requirements:

• Qualifications:

o    AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent professional qualification or qualified by experience

o    GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.

o    Excellent IT skills including advanced knowledge of excel and good all-round knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Experience:

o    Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Assistant or in a similar financial role, ideally within the healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector.

o    Competent in the use of medium/large accounting packages and systems.

o    Understanding of financial ledgers and of control accounts and reconciliations.

o    Previous experience in care homes, retirement villages, or the broader healthcare sector is advantageous but not essential.

• Skills:

o    Excellent IT skills including advanced knowledge of excel and good all-round knowledge of Microsoft Office.

o    Excellent reconciliation skills

o    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Personal Attributes:

o    Methodical approach with attention to detail

o    Collaborative team player

o    Ability to plan and organise to meet deadlines

o    Good written and verbal communication; customer service mindset

o    Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience for the role via the apply button on this website.

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.