Location: ExeterContract: Full time – Monday to Friday, 35 hoursStart Date: dependent on candidate availabilitySalary: £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 & Responsibilities
- 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
- Part or Fullyqualified accountant
- 5+ years finance experience
- Competent in Microsoft Excel
- Use of recognised accounting packages
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- Logical and systematic.
Good to have
- Experience in using SageIntAcct, or similar Sage products
- Experience of using reporting tools.
- Minimum 3 years in similar role
Key interfaces
- Interaction 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
- Wellness programmes
- One paid volunteering day each year
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Free on-site parking
- 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.
Linhay HouseLinhay Business ParkAshburtonDevonTQ13 7UPUnited Kingdom
Financial Accountant in Exeter employer: Taking Care
Taking Care is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering comprehensive training and a supportive work culture. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service to vulnerable groups, employees enjoy a fulfilling role that makes a real difference in people's lives, alongside attractive benefits such as holiday entitlement and insurance options. Working remotely in the UK allows for flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful employment.
