Job Description

Finance Assistant

Location:

Active Pathways & Evermore Care Homes Central Office (Chorley)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:

9:00am - 5:30pm / 37.5 hours per week

Salary:

28,000 - 30,000 per annum (based on experience)


We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our central finance team at Active Pathways. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team supporting both Active Pathways and Evermore Care, helping to maintain the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations.

About the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on finance role ideal for someone with experience in transactional finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Assistant Accountant, you will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day finance processes, support month-end reporting, and help drive continuous improvements across systems and procedures.

Key Benefits

Extra paid day off every year for your birthday 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, equating to 33 days per year. Additional annual leave awarded at 2 and 5 years' service Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to 500 per referral Company Sick Pay - 5 days per year after 2 years' service Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end purchase-to-pay processes including supplier onboarding, invoice approvals, system postings, payment runs, queries, and reconciliations Monitor and process company credit/debit card and petty cash transactions Assist with sales invoicing, payment confirmations, cash allocations, and dispute resolution Complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Support the preparation of monthly management accounts Prepare payroll journals, accruals, reallocation of costs, and fixed asset entries Maintain intercompany reconciliations Contribute to improvements in finance systems, processes, and policies Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines

Requirements

Essential:


Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar finance role Qualified by experience or professionally qualified Proficient in Xero or confident using similar accounting systems Strong Excel and general IT skills High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to prioritise workload and manage deadlines across multiple entities

Desirable:


Knowledge of or experience working in health or social care settings Experience working with multi-entity organisations

Our Core Benefits

Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development Workplace pension scheme Free Blue Light Card membership Funded Professional Membership - where relevant to your role Career Development - structured support through our Your Pathway, Your Future development programme Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years of experience operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to delivering recovery-focused mental health and rehabilitation services for adults aged 18+. Guided by our values of Passion, Safety, and Quality, we offer excellent development opportunities and a people-first culture.

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.


Our recruitment process is inclusive and designed to help you shine. If you require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, we're happy to help.


* While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to rota or service needs, it can be used at a convenient time within three months