Accounts Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home operator in Warrington is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their financial department. This role offers the chance to work within a vibrant team and includes responsibilities such as sales ledger management and office administration. The ideal candidate will have a track record in accounts and strong Excel skills. Exceptional benefits such as flexible pay and a wellness program are included.

Benefits

Discounts on high street retailers

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of working within accounts.
• Experience with accounting software is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger including invoicing, receipt allocation, and credit control.
• Reconcile petty cash and bank.
• Perform general office administration tasks.

Skills

Sales Ledger management

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Good organisational skills

Excellent telephone manner

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Sandstone Care Group is a care home operator with an unrivalled reputation of delivering exceptional standards of care across its 13 care homes throughout the North of England and Wales. Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to add to our financial department. Based at a highly desirable site on Birchwood Business Park, our office has excellent transport links and is easily accessible by both public transport and motorway (just 5 minutes' drive from the M62 and M6 junctions). Sandstone Care Group is currently in a key stage of successful growth and development, whilst still retaining that personal family feel. This role will be working in a small, vibrant and friendly team with excellent on-site support from an experienced Manager. The team enjoy regular social events together and are supportive and welcoming to new starters.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger management including sales invoicing, receipt allocation and credit control.
• Petty cash and bank reconciliation.
• Office administration, including answering incoming calls.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A demonstratable track record of working within accounts.
• Experience of working with accounting software including Xero is desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• A good communicator with excellent telephone manor.

Benefits to you

• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role
• Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'STREAM'.

Equal Opportunity

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.