Finance Operations Accountant

Consensus; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Finance Operations Accountant in Colchester. The role involves managing supplier accounts, ensuring compliance, processing invoices, and maintaining payment records. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, along with effective time management abilities. A positive company culture focused on appreciation and growth is offered, alongside benefits like a Holiday Purchase Scheme and discounts from retailers.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Long service awards

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance

Wagestream access

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure is required.
• Must be adept at handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts and ensure compliance with company governance.
• Process invoices and reconcile supplier statements in a timely manner.
• Maintain approval data flows and authorization tables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Ability to deal with confidential information

Excellent numerical skills

Ability to follow policies and 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

• 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

• 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.