Assistant Accountant

Finance Assistant

• Location: Windsor
• Job Type: Full-time (dynamic working after probation)

Join our rapidly expanding, market-leading care home group as a Finance Assistant. This role is crucial in supporting the Group Finance Manager and Senior Management Accountant with weekly and monthly activities to ensure our books are accurate and up-to-date. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated finance team and contribute to the success of our care homes.

Day to Day of the role:

• Prepare Trial Balances (TB) for assigned entities.
• Assist with accounting for property and management entities.
• Analyse financials and post month-end journals.
• Review issues and overspends at home level.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets register, and full balance sheet reconciliation.
• Provide general accounts support and handle ad hoc requests.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of resident invoices.
• Regularly reconcile invoices between CoolCare & Sage.
• Review cash book and receipts and prepare weekly Flash Reporting.
• Review invoice postings for correct coding.
• Review allocation of payments and update cash books.
• Prepare bi-monthly and ad hoc payment runs.
• Handle corporate card reconciliations and journal posting.
• Administer payroll, verify and submit payroll information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries or information requests.
• Process payroll and relevant journals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting in a multiple entity company
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage.
• Experience with payroll administration.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing team.
• Work in a role that is integral to the financial health of the organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.