Job Description

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Are you a qualified accountant or part qualified finance professional with a passion for supporting innovative technology in care? If so, why not Join Livity Life, a leader in technology-enabled care, dedicated to helping service users live safely and independently in their homes.

Position: Assistant Accountant

Location: This role is a hybrid role, there will be a requirement for attendance at our head office, based in Worcester 2/3 days per week.

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will have a broad role across the accounting processes. Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow their career in finance and accounting. The individual will need to have drive and ambition to provide true value-add to the business, supporting the company through high growth plans with evolving processes and systems

About Us:

At Livity Life, we leverage the latest technology to empower individuals to maintain their independence. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support that enhances the quality of life for our service users. Livity Life is a small but fast-growing business, and you will be working closely with the management team to define new processes, controls, and systems to support the business in its future growth trajectory. This a great opportunity for someone who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to grow with the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using D365 Business Central accounting software*
Manage Accounts Payable and Receivables*
Reconciliation of bank accounts to ledger, and processing of payments*
Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal postings for recodes, accruals, and prepayments*
Run monthly financial reporting and analyse variances to budget*
Support with year-end statutory accounts processes (and audits as applicable) including dealing with queries from external accountants*
Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns*
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining schedules throughout*
Maintain the fixed asset register and run depreciation*
Stock reconciliations*
Work closely with the Procurement Manager on PO process, GRN, and supplier payments*
Working with the HR Manager on Payroll & Expenses process*
Support with budget and forecast preparation*
Assist the Finance Manager in other ad hoc tasks / projects as required*

About you:

Part qualified accountant (either Finance graduate, AAT qualified, or by experience)*
Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA*
Prior experience in transactional finance roles e.g. book-keeper, AP, AR, Treasury (minimum of 3 years)*
Competent with MS Excel to an intermediate level*
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience (preferable)*
Power BI experience or similar (advantageous)*
Attention to detail and accuracy of work*
Ability to manage workload effectively and work on own initiative*
A strong communicator, that is able to work cross-functionally to coordinate activities*
Enthusiastic, and willing to get stuck in across a variety of finance duties*
Ability to handle queries in a professional manner (both internally and externally)*
Strong understanding of Accounting principles*
Intention to train and study a formal accounting qualification*
An interest in systems and process improvements*

Why Join Us?

At Livity Life, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Rewards:

Salary of 35,000 per annum*
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)*
Flexible working with hybrid option available.*
Life assurance - death in service benefit*

Livity Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and Social Media Check.