Sponsorship is not available for this position. It is fully office based, 9am to 5pm.
Purpose of the Role
To provide efficient and accurate financial administration support across the PH Care Group. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider finance team.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance within a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
· Processing supplier invoices onto Sage.
· Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
· Reconciling supplier statements.
· Investigating and resolving invoice queries.
· Preparing supplier payment schedules.
Sales Ledger
· Raising private resident invoices.
· Issuing invoices to Local Authorities and NHS organisations.
· Maintaining accurate customer account records.
· Allocating receipts to customer accounts.
· Assisting with debt collection activities.
Banking
· Posting daily bank transactions.
· Assisting with bank reconciliations.
· Monitoring incoming payments.
· Identifying and escalating payment discrepancies.
Payroll Support
· Collating payroll information from care homes.
· Checking payroll submissions for completeness.
· Entering payroll information into payroll systems for review.
· Maintaining payroll records and filing.
Financial Administration
· Filing and maintaining financial records.
· Supporting audits and inspections.
· Assisting with month-end processes.
· Maintaining resident funding records.
General Duties
· Providing administrative support to the finance department.
· Supporting care home managers with finance-related queries.
· Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
· Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the role.
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
· Experience using Microsoft Excel.
· Good organisational skills.
· Strong communication skills.
· Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
· Experience using Sage
Desirable
· Previous accounts or finance experience.
Personal Attributes
· Reliable and trustworthy.
· Methodical and organised.
· Positive and proactive approach.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Committed to continuous improvement.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of using Sage?
- Do you have excellent numerical skills and attention to detail?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounts or Finance: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Preston PR2 1AJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
