Finance Operations Accountant

CONSENSUS SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Colchester is seeking a Finance Operations Accountant to manage key supplier accounts and oversee compliance with governance. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining data flows, and assisting in cash flow reporting. Candidates should possess strong communication, time management, and analytical skills. The company offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, enhanced by a culture of recognition and individual growth.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Recognition & Rewards

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Wagestream

Retail Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and payments.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Capability to explain, develop, and follow policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage key supplier accounts and ensure compliance.
• Process invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Maintain EBIS Approval data flows and authorisation tables.
• Allocate invoice and payment transactions in the purchase ledger.
• Run purchase ledger reports, including aged creditor analysis.
• Monitor DB BACS reports for Direct Debit collection.
• Assist in producing the Group Cash Flow Reporting.
• Report issues to the Financial Controller and Finance Director.
• Support Payroll administration and resolve employee queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Confidential information handling

Numerical and analytical skills

Policy development and following protocols

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider - we're a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you're as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role:

Finance Operations Accountant

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Colchester, Essex

Your Role

• Managing key supplier accounts for the Group and compliance with Consensus governance.
• Processing invoices / credit notes in a timely manner and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining EBIS Approval data flows and authorisation tables.
• Allocating invoice and payment transactions in the purchase ledger.
• Running purchase ledger reports as required, including aged creditor analysis.
• Monitoring DB BACS reports for Direct Debit collection and BACS files.
• Assisting in the production of the Group Cash Flow Reporting.
• Reporting to the Financial Controller and Finance Director any concerns, issues or system weaknesses as they are identified.
• Supporting the Payroll in the administration of the company payroll through the resolution of employee queries and requests via the Payroll Ticketing system.

Our Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. Here's just a small selection of the benefits you'll enjoy:

• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days' annual leave each year.
• Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
• Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
• Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
• Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
• Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
• Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders - colleague wellbeing is a priority and we're here to support you and your teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Effective time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and payments.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain, develop and follow policies and protocols.

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.

Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.