Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

To support and secure the smooth running of finances within the Compnay, adhering to financial polices and under the guidance of the external accounts officer.

General Duties of the Job

To be responsible for compliance with financial regulations. To have knowledge and be able to work across all account areas. To report on and support queries raised by colleagues. To report directly to the Finance Manager daily. To support the Finance Manager in the review and updating of financial procedures and policies. To deal discretely with confidential information To monitor the returns made to HMRC and highlight any concerns Ensure big projects are planned into cash flow - Maintain cashflow and forecast. To be responsible for the safe depositi of all cash/cheques received to the company, ensuring the homes forward all monies in a timely manner. To offer training to any staff on understanding financial reports / procedures / Software - Care Master / Sage accounts and SAGE Payroll. Assist care homes, process payroll process and staff queries, HMRC and pension submissions Complete and submit ONS Business Surveys as per deadlines. To monitor and report on expenses in regards to recruitment/staff agencies To issue budget reports and monitor on expenditure overspent Reconciliation for all suppliers and customers accounts Reconciliation of all existing bank accounts Match all suppliers invoices against POs and update the ledger Process all orders/purchasing as per home requirements and as per budgets Liaise with suppliers in regards to different financials(payment plan agreements, rates, cost, invoices) Record petty cash expenses, reconcile and process top up on monthly basis Support for Year End AND Management Accounts Reports (Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, P&L) Support Finance Manager and Directors with any ad hoc duties/tasks

Person Specification

A working knowledge of accounting procedures.

Experience of organising and providing administrative assistance in an office environment.

Experience of handling a wide range of financial enquiries.

Ability to produce accurate, effective and relevant documentation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent Telephone manner.

Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.

Able to follow instructions accurately.

Excellent organisational skills.

An ability to understand and use a variety of computer-based systems including Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll experience would be desirable but it is not mandatory.

Working towards a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW

Notes

Cathena HealthCare reserve the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or responsibility.

The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity; dignity; and due respect for all employees and Residents and is consistent with Cathena HealthCare's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 25/01/2026