Finance Assistant
* Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). Flexible working hours available.
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH (Office based at Park View Business Park, Combermere, Whitchurch, SY13 4AL)
* Reporting: Group Finance Manager
Company Description
Lipa Care is a home care organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred support within local communities. With four branches—AStar Homecare Services (Whitchurch & Malpas), InSafeHands (Nantwich & Crewe), Person Centred Services (Leek) and SIL Homecare (Middlewich)—the organisation employs over 100 care professionals.
Lipa Care’s vision is to become the leading home care provider in England, recognised for exceptional service and as an employer of choice. The organisation is on a growth journey, expanding its reach so more communities across the UK can benefit from its outstanding standard of care.
Overview
The role is primarily to support the Group Finance Manager and the Group CFO with daily transactional tasks, including processing invoices (accounts payable/receivable), managing expenses, bank reconciliations, and assisting with payroll and year-end reporting. The role acts as a key administrative contact for the finance function and helps maintain the books of account for each group company using applicable accounting software, currently Xero, to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
Key responsibilities
* Accounts Payable: Processing invoices, managing supplier payments.
* Accounts Receivable: Raising sales invoices onto various customer portals and Xero, chasing outstanding debts and dealing with any customer queries.
* Bank & Cash Management: Reconciling bank statements, managing petty cash, processing bank receipts, creating payments for suppliers, employees, and any other third-party creditors.
* Expenses: Reviewing and processing staff expense claims and credit card receipts.
* Reporting: Weekly KPI’s, updating financial spreadsheets, supporting month-end/year-end processes, and assisting with budget preparation.
* Payroll Support: Assisting with payroll data entry and processing, ensuring timely salary payments, and assisting with payroll filings and submissions to external third parties.
* Admin: Digital filing and general financial administration.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Experience using accounting software such as Xero.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* AAT qualification or studies towards an accounting qualification.
* Experience of working in a finance environment. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
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