At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain financial integrity and support strategic decision-making for a leading telecare service provider.
- Company: Join Taking Care, a top provider of personal alarm services in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days off, life insurance, wellness programmes, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Casual dress code and free on-site parking in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial processes while helping customers live independently.
- Qualifications: Part or fully qualified accountant with 5+ years of finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Contract: Full time - Monday to Friday, 35 hours
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Part or Fully qualified accountant.
- 5+ years finance experience.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel.
- Use of recognised accounting packages.
- Interaction with all members of the Finance team.
- Working across departments on financial control and approval, at all levels of the organisation.
Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday off.
- Life Insurance.
- Medical Insurance Lite.
- Pension scheme.
- Wellness programmes.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Casual dress.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and satisfactory references in line with our security policy.
Contact Details:
Taking Care Personal Alarms Ltd Recruitment Team
