Finance Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED is seeking a Finance Assistant in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You will manage invoice processing, bookkeeping tasks, and bank reconciliations while supporting across development stages of new care home projects.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ year experience in finance support, strong numerical skills and IT proficiency, with exposure to Xero and Excel being a plus. This is a full-time, permanent position offering growth within a growing UK care provider.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as Finance Assistant or in a related role.
• Experience with invoices, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliations is required.
• Strong data entry and numerical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Xero is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners to ensure timely payments.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable and processing of payments.
• Bank reconciliation to keep financial records accurate and up to date.
• Prepare cost analysis reports to provide insights into financial operations.
• Participate in annual audits to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial practices.
• Provide admin support to care homes for resident monies and wages processing.
• Keep project cost trackers updated and accurate for all costs.
• Assist in funding draws and preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Data entry

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Organisational skills

Invoice processing

Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Location: Birmingham, B44 8BW, Hybrid role

Terms: Full time, permanent

Shape the Future of Specialist Neurological Care

We are a leading provider of specialist neurological residential care, supporting adults with complex neurological conditions and Mental Health diagnosis across a portfolio of approximately 30 residential care homes throughout the UK. The portfolio will continue to grow steadily.

Our residents present with a diverse range of neurological conditions including Dementia’s, acquired brain injury, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and other complex neurological disorders. Delivering exceptional care relies upon exceptional environments.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial health, ensuring that our resources are used efficiently. You'll have the unique opportunity to manage finances throughout the development stages of a care home property, right up until it begins operations.

Are you ready to dive into the world of finance and gain experience across all departments within our organisation?

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Manage invoice processing and follow up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Bookkeeping: Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processing with diligence.
• Bank Reconciliation: Track and reconcile bank statements to ensure our financial records are precise and up to date.
• Cost Analysis: Prepare cost analysis reports that provide valuable insights into our financial operations.
• Audit Participation: Play a key role in annual audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in our financial practices.
• Admin Support: Provide admin support to homes for resident monies and wages processing.
• Project Cost Management: Keep our project cost trackers updated and accurate, ensuring all financial aspects are accounted for.
• Funding & Accounts: Assist in funding drawdowns and the preparation of management accounts, contributing to the financial foundation of new projects.
• At least 1+ years’ experience as a Finance Assistant or Sales Ledger/credit controller assistant
• Data Entry Expertise: You have fast and accurate data entry skills that ensure no detail is overlooked.
• Software Savvy: Working knowledge of Xero is a plus, though not essential. Strong IT skills, especially in Excel, are a must.
• Organizational Prowess: Highly organised and a 'completer-finisher,' you see tasks through to the end with precision.
• Numerical Strength: Your strong numerical skills make you an asset in managing our financial data.
• Problem Solver: You take initiative, solve problems independently, and assume responsibility with confidence
• Team Player: You believe in teamwork, be respectful to other team members, and support other team members as and when they need help.

Desired Experience

• Care home sector experience with a sound understanding of person-centred care and the needs of individuals living with neurological conditions.

If you’re eager to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in finance while making a tangible impact, we’d love to have you on board!