Job Description

Are you a finance professional with a wealth of experience with financial controls and processes? Are you ready for your next exciting opportunity and looking to make a positive difference in people's lives?


If so, there has never been a better time to join our friendly team of finance professionals at Brunelcare. So apply today and be part of something more!

About the role

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This exciting role will work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure financial controls are followed. The position also works closely with our auditors ensuring they have all information required.


You will take the lead on balance sheet accounts, the fixed asset register and VAT returns. Alongside this you will work closely with our payroll team providing advice where required.


You will also complete cash flow forecasting for the short and long term and maintain the relationship with our banking partner.

The role is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term contract but there is the possibility for extension.

About you

A detailed and proactive individual, you will have excellent numerical skills and be confident building relationships with others. You'll either be fully qualified AAT, or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.


You will need demonstrable experience of using fixed asset management systems, banking systems and accounting systems. Alongside this you will be confident using advanced Excel tools.

We are looking for someone to join the team quickly, so ideally you will have a 1 month notice period or less.

Job Benefits

Equivalent to 33 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 36 after 5 years' service (pro-rata) Cycle to Work Scheme Company Sick Pay Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available 200 refer a friend bonus

Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply at your earliest convenience.

Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.


Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.


The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.


We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.


As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.