Job Description

#Care to join us?

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

Hft is one of the largest charities in England and Wales supporting people with learning disabilities. We are passionate about what we do and we use our unique understanding of the challenges facing the people we support to speak up for them to bring about positive change. We have a rich 60-year heritage and a clear vision, we are ambitious and wholly committed to what we can achieve for the people we support and have embarked on a journey of transformation that will ensure we can meet their changing needs and extend our reach and impact.

What will you be doing?

The Senior Accounts Assistant will support with the supplier payment processes, to ensure invoices are paid on time and in line with supplier agreements and are required to solve routine problems and be a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will be proficient in the role with professional knowledge and expertise and will be responsible for sales ledger management: ensuring that transactions are entered accurately and promptly, in line with agreed policies and processes. You will make recommendations for continuous improvements to ways of working or processes and may deputise for the manager as needed.

About you

You will be studying towards, or be willing to study towards a foundation qualification in accounting eg AAT. Experience and competence in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) with a willingness to learn further IT packages as required Experience of, and competence in, using a database and accurate data inputting Sales Ledger and accounts receivable experience in a fast paced environment where you have processed high volumes of transactions Knowledge and experience using computerised accounting systems (we use Access Dimensions but can cross train) Strong IT knowledge, including experience of using Microsoft office suite

What's in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and lots of support along the way. ???????

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation, we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. As a 'Gold' standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority.

We offer:

All Hft employees get access to the Telus Health - the world's biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it. Access to a range of discounts on your favourite brands through Telus Health Fully funded apprenticeships Access to award winning training and development - Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care 'Centre of Excellence' provider status Wagestream - a free financial wellbeing tool Care Friends - a referral scheme 33 days holidays (including 8 bank holidays) A contributory pension scheme & life assurance Free onsite parking Casual dress code
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,840.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS16 7FL

Application deadline: 29/06/2025