Senior Accounts Assistant

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning organisation as a Senior Accounts Assistant in Gloucester. You'll play an integral role in financial operations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in a supportive environment. This position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful care while advancing your career.

Benefits

Access to lifestyle savings and wellbeing support

Free online counselling and GP services

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years finance experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office essential.
• Detail-driven with strong accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and management accounts.
• Assist with payroll data and ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Gloucestershire (with flexibility to work across sites)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000.

Lead with Purpose. Thrive with Us.

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in people's lives while advancing your career with an award-winning organisation?

At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we're passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care to vulnerable adults with complex needs. Our work changes lives - and we're proud to be recognised for it:

Culture and Diversity Award - 2023
Best Place to Work in Gloucestershire - 2022
Care Employer of the Year - 2024
Winner of Excellence in Social Care Training Award - 2024

Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and professional development. We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits designed to help you flourish - both in your career and personal life.

About the Role

In this fast-paced and hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of our day-to-day financial operations. From managing payables and receivables to reconciliations, reporting, and payroll support, you'll gain broad exposure across the finance function. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider team, you'll help drive process improvements, streamline workflows, and keep everything running smoothly, accurately, and in line with compliance.

What you'll be doing:

• Handle daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate records using Xero and support month-end reporting and management accounts.
• Assist with payroll data, cash flow monitoring, and ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Support audits, year-end processes, and provide general assistance to the finance team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a master of organisation with a passion for making things run like clockwork. This role would suit a proactive and detail-driven Senior Accounts Assistant to play a key role in driving our day-to-day efficiency within financial operations.

You'll need:

• 2+ years finance experience, AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-driven with strong accuracy and review skills.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise independently.
• Trusted with confidential information.
• Experience in care/not-for-profit sectors a plus.
• Familiar with Xero, NetSuite, Sage, or QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.

Why Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing?
We believe that when you care for your team, they can care better for others. That's why we offer:

• A thorough induction and ongoing training
• Access to Vivup for lifestyle savings, cycle-to-work, electronics scheme, and more
• Free online counselling and GP services
• Discounted gym membership (The Gym, Gloucester Quays)
• Wellbeing support programmes
• Free parking and flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us

Ready to Join a Team That Cares as Much as You Do?
If you're a motivated, compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your career - we want to hear from you.

Apply now or send enquiries to: [e-mail]

Be part of something meaningful. Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing.