Administrative Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Rotherham, Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield is seeking a dedicated and organised Finance Administrator to join our growing team. This part-time maternity cover role is three days per week (9am-5pm) with potential to become permanent. You will support the finance and management teams across budgeting, payroll, invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting, using SAGE and Microsoft Office.

Enhanced DBS check is required. Ideal candidates are professional, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and administration, including payroll, invoicing, and record keeping
• Proficiency with SAGE and Microsoft Office
• Experience with general ledger and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget planning and financial reporting
• Process payroll, invoices, receipts and reconciliations
• Maintain financial records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support internal audits and financial controls
• Monitor contracts and supplier payments for value and accuracy
• Provide timely financial information to management

Skills

Clear communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hours:

Part time Temporary -3 days per week (potential to become permanent)- maternity cover

Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield is seeking a dedicated and organised Finance Administrator to join our growing team.

If you have finance and administration experience and an interest in social care, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield provides specialist support to children and young adults with complex care needs across Rotherham and Sheffield. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we work in partnership with the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), Independent Case Managers, Local Authorities, and Private Clients. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Our services include support for children and young adults with:

• Brain injuries
• Learning disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Spinal injuries
• Mental health conditions

We support individuals in their own homes, educational settings, workplaces, and local communities through our highly trained Caremark Support Workers.

About the role

As a Finance Administrator you will provide essential support to the finance and management team across a range of financial and administrative functions.

The role consists of working three days per week 9am-5pm (ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday) however we can flex these for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who is professional, highly organised, proactive, and an excellent communicator with a confident telephone manner.

Due to the confidential nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check in accordance with safeguarding requirements and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act .

Principle Responsibilities:

• Assist in company-wide budgetary planning
• Ensure that all of the company’s financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
• Support internal audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.
• Support, develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations.
• Contribute to the achievement of the company’s business objectives by providing diligent fiscal support.

Essential Criteria

It is essential that any interested candidate has previous financial experience in; SAGE, preparation of payroll, invoicing, record keeping, compliance and reconciliation, sales and purchase, together with general ledger knowledge

IT Skills

• Good working knowledge of: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships