At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations, prepare management accounts, and assist with month-end reporting.
- Company: Join a values-led organisation providing specialist health and social care services across the UK.
- Benefits: Excellent training, hybrid working, competitive salary, and support for professional qualifications.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a supportive team focused on growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, strong IT skills, and a proactive approach to learning.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and values-led organisation that provides specialist health and social care services across the UK. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a growing organisation. The business is committed to employee development and offers an environment where aspiring finance professionals are encouraged to learn, take ownership, and progress their careers.
Your new role
Reporting into the Finance team, you will support the production of management information, month-end reporting, and wider finance operations across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting knowledge and gain exposure to management accounting duties while working towards a professional qualification.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Supporting month-end close activities
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Assisting with year-end audit requirements
- Processing and allocating cash receipts
- Reconciling customer and supplier accounts
- Processing supplier invoices and payments
- Supporting payroll administration and timesheet processing
- Producing financial reports, KPI information, and management data
- Assisting with the maintenance of accurate financial records and controls
- Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience working within a finance or accounts environment
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- AAT studies in progress or completed
- Accounting & Finance degree
- Experience supporting management accounts
- Exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations, or journals
- Understanding of financial controls and reporting
What you'll get in return
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Exposure to management accounting responsibilities
- Support towards professional qualifications
- Collaborative and supportive finance team
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Opportunity to progress within a growing organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.
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