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We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs, the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and inhouse clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market-leading OFSTED ratings.
Get out what you put in
This is a varied role that sits at the heart of our Group Finance function, supporting the direct and wider team. Day to day, you'll be raising invoices, reporting costs, and managing purchase ledger transactions, including the use of the Group’s purchase order system. You'll also post cash receipts on relevant ledgers and handle credit control on sales ledgers. There are opportunities to review finances for individual homes and schools, allowing you to develop your expertise. As a Finance Officer, you’ll have previous experience working in a Finance team, inputting data, preparing management accounts, and working with Excel.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people, plus you’ll receive:
* Salary: Base salary between £26,000 - £28,000
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
* Flexible benefits package: You can adjust your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance – check out our benefits here
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
* Medical cover: Cover for opticians, dentists, and high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments: Facilities designed for your comfort
Bring your whole-self to work
At Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences, which makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from diverse backgrounds with different needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. We aim to engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves.
We offer the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organization where you can achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you:
* Experience in preparing management accounts, data input, and working within a Finance team
* Intermediate knowledge of Excel
* The ability to work well within a team
* The ability to meet tight deadlines
* A full UK Driver’s License
It is also desirable, but not essential, to have:
* Experience with Sales & Purchase Ledgers
* Experience of working with Sage X3
Join the UK’s best special education and care provider
Our young people deserve the best possible future, and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve a career aligned with your purpose, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here: here.
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