About us
Peacock Medicare Ltd has proudly provided high-quality nursing and residential care for over 30 years. We are dedicated to creating a warm, friendly, and professional environment for our residents and employees alike.
We are currently seeking an experienced and organised Administration / Accounts Assistant to join our team at one of our nursing homes in Livingston. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys administration, accounts, and working within a people-focused environment.
Job Title:
Administration/Accounts Assistant
Job Summary
As the first point of contact within the home, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the administration office. You will provide professional front-desk support while assisting with accounts, payroll administration, staff records, and general office duties.
This position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and previous experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a welcoming and professional reception service for visitors, residents, and staff
- Answer and manage telephone calls and email enquiries efficiently
- Process accounts, invoices, and petty cash transactions
- Maintain accurate financial and administrative records
- Assist with payroll preparation and data collation
- Update and maintain staff and resident files confidentially
- Support recruitment and onboarding administration
- Carry out general office duties including filing, scanning, photocopying, and data entry
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
- Reconcile residents’ personal money accounts
- Take meeting minutes when required
- Provide administrative support across the nursing home as needed
- What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous administrative experience within an office environment
- Experience using Sage 50 Accounts
- Payroll administration experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
- Professional, reliable, and team-oriented attitude
Preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ administration experience
- GCSEs or equivalent qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
If you are a motivated and dependable administrator with accounts experience and a passion for supporting high-quality care services, we would love to hear from you.
Join Peacock Medicare Ltd and become part of a team committed to excellence in care across West Lothian.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives
Schedule:
8 hour shift (9am to 5pm)
Hours to be confirmed - 2/3 days per week additional hours may be available.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Admin
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Livingston EH54 6QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Sage 50 Accounting: 1 year (required)
- Administrative : 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
