Accounts Assistant: Invoicing & Finance Support

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

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.