This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months working a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
(East Midlands Office Pegasus Business Park, DE74 2TZ) | Hybrid working available
If you're looking to build your accounting career in a supportive and purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you?
Leonard Cheshire is a leading charity dedicated to supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently. With over 70 years of experience, we champion inclusion, break down barriers, and open doors to opportunity. As part of our Finance team, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. Working closely with our General Ledger and Treasury Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day financial operations and support the preparation of accounts up to trial balance. We believe in the power of collaboration, this role requires a minimum of three days a week in the office, fostering teamwork, learning, and shared success.
What you'll do
1. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, payroll costs, and fixed asset entries.
2. Preparing accurate balance sheet reconciliations and resolving outstanding items.
3. Producing timely, accurate financial information and assisting with audit schedules and statutory account preparation.
4. Collaborating with finance and operational teams to ensure compliance and data integrity.
5. Applying a keen eye for detail and strong Excel skills to maintain high-quality reporting.
What we're looking for
6. Proven experience in a finance or accounting role.
7. Solid understanding of general accountancy principles and procedures.
8. Experience reconciling control accounts and preparing accounts to trial balance.
9. Strong Excel and IT skills (familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable).
10. Knowledge or experience of the care sector is an advantage
We offer a range of employee rewards to include
11. Generous contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
12. Cash Health Plan membership for everyday healthcare expenses.
13. Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click for more details).
14. Free Blue Light Card.
15. Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.