At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
- Company: Join Taking Care, a leader in personal alarm and telecare services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days annual leave, medical insurance, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while growing your finance career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Part or fully qualified accountant with 5+ years of finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Exeter
Contract: Full time - Monday to Friday, 35 hours
Start Date: dependent on candidate availability
Salary: 50,000
About Taking Care
Taking Care is a leading provider of personal alarm and telecare services, supporting thousands of customers across the UK to live independently and with confidence. As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional service, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of the business, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to our continued growth and success.
About the role
Reporting and compliance of Key Financial Statements, with adherence to UK Accounting Standards. Ensuring that the ledgers are up to date, invoicing is correct and timely and that balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
Key accountabilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Anaplan)
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations
- Manage statutory accounts and Companies House filings
- Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations
- Prepare VAT returns, corporation tax information, and ONS returns
- Monitor cash flow, capital spend and financial controls
- Support audits and liaise with external auditors
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
- Oversee Risk Management activities
Specialist skills experience
- Part or Fully qualified accountant
- 5+ years finance experience
- Competent in Microsoft Excel
- Use of recognised accounting packages
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Good communicator
- Logical and systematic
Good to have
- Experience in using Sage Intacct, or similar Sage products
- Experience of using reporting tools
- Minimum 3 years in similar role
Key interfaces
- Interaction with all members of the Finance team
- Working across departments on financial control and approval, at all levels of the organisation
- Supplier and customer interaction where required
Strong Focus on Business Partnering
Collaboration with Senior Leadership team
Why Join Taking Care?
You’ll be joining an organisation that genuinely makes a difference every day while offering a supportive and collaborative working environment. Our benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday off
- Shareplan
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Lite Pension scheme
- Wellness programmes
- One paid volunteering day each year
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Employee discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Additional Information
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and satisfactory references in line with our security policy.
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Financial Accountant in Devon employer: Taking Care Personal Alarms Ltd
Taking Care is an exceptional employer located in Exeter, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can truly make a difference in the lives of others. With generous benefits such as 34 days of annual leave, wellness programmes, and ongoing learning opportunities, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals to thrive in their careers.
Contact Details:
Taking Care Personal Alarms Ltd Recruitment Team
