Job Introduction
HCRG Care Group is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our team.
The role primarily involves ensuring all central recharges are processed accurately and promptly to the relevant business units. Additionally, the role supports the preparation of monthly management reports for Corporate within HCRG Care Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical accounting skills and broader professional competencies to advance your finance career.
You will enhance your analytical and reporting abilities by providing basic financial commentary to support Finance Business Partners in preparing financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with group finance standards. The role may also involve supporting internal and external stakeholders to meet agreed SLAs.
Base: 4 days remote working, 1 day in the Head Office, Runcorn.
Main Responsibilities
1. Ensure all monthly recharges are posted accurately and timely to the relevant business units.
2. Reconcile recharges quarterly against actual costs and communicate variances to the relevant units.
3. Assist in month-end closing processes and reporting for areas of the P&L and B/S.
4. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
5. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the P&L and B/S, including posting relevant journals and providing commentary.
6. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Help ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs for internal and external customers.
8. Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time, including support for reconciling items and remediation actions.
9. Support the business with ad-hoc information requests.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
* An ambitious team player with a positive attitude.
* Experience in continuous improvement, process challenging, and change management.
* Ability to engage with stakeholders collaboratively and respond effectively to queries.
* At least 12 months experience in a General Ledger function at a similar level.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Experience in account reconciliations.
* Methodical, accurate, deadline-driven, with minimal supervision.
Desirable:
* AAT qualification.
* Studying for ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
* Experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Experience working with P&L, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
Package Description
As an Assistant Accountant, you will be valued as part of our team at HCRG Care Group and will have access to rewards and benefits including:
* £28,000 salary with group pension.
* Private medical insurance with quick access to specialists, including for musculoskeletal issues and mental health support nationwide.
* Free tea, coffee, and milk at Runcorn base.
* Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Access to earned wages before payday for emergencies.
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health resources, legal and debt advice, and career coaching.
* Opportunities for professional development through our learning and development team.
* An inclusive, innovative culture focused on transforming health and care.
* Working for an organization committed to high standards, with many services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by the CQC.
About The Company
We are committed to transforming health and care. Since 2006, we have been a leading provider of community health and care services across England, supporting millions and directly helping over half a million people annually. Our values are: we care, we think, we do.
We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to equal opportunities. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing necessary adjustments to support applicants.
Note: Roles may close early if highly popular. Safeguarding is a priority, and all hires undergo strict vetting, including DBS checks.
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