Accounts Assistant

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Kara Healthcare is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks across our care homes and head office. You will handle invoices, reconciliations, payments, and financial records, contributing to smooth financial operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach, with opportunities to learn and progress. AAT qualification or progress toward one is advantageous, and healthcare experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Confidence working with numbers.
• Good Excel and computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Positive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop your finance skills.
• An AAT qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring they are correctly recorded.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Carrying out bank and account reconciliations.
• Helping to monitor outstanding invoices and payments.
• Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting with month-end processes.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and information.
• Filing and organising financial documentation.
• Assisting with general finance administration.
• Working with care home and head office teams to resolve financial queries.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks when required.

Skills

Confidence with numbers

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Finance administration

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

About Kara Healthcare

At Kara Healthcare, we provide high-quality dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care.

Behind our care teams is a dedicated support team that helps our homes run smoothly. Our finance team plays an important part in this, making sure invoices are processed, payments are made, records are accurate, and our teams have the financial support they need.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring they are correctly recorded.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Carrying out bank and account reconciliations.
• Helping to monitor outstanding invoices and payments.
• Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assisting with month-end processes.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and information.
• Filing and organising financial documentation.
• Assisting with general finance administration.
• Working with care home and head office teams to resolve financial queries.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks when required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, organised, and keen to learn.

You don't necessarily need years of experience — we're more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and willingness to develop.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Confidence working with numbers.
• Good Excel and computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• The ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• A positive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop your finance skills.

An AAT qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be advantageous.

Experience within healthcare, social care, or a multi-site organisation would be helpful but is not essential.

Why Join Kara Healthcare?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll have the chance to learn, develop, and build your career in finance.

You'll work alongside an experienced team and gain exposure to different areas of finance, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility as you progress.

In Return, We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your finance career
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications where appropriate
• A varied role with plenty of opportunity to learn
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare organisation
• Supportive colleagues and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within Kara Healthcare

At Kara Healthcare, we believe every colleague plays an important role in our success. We're committed to creating a supportive environment where people can learn, develop, and make a real difference.