Financial Administrator – Chilton Meadows Care Home
Location: Chilton Meadows Care Home, Stowmarket IP14 1HL
Salary: £27,590 – £35,162 per year (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Welcome bonus: £1000 (after four weeks’ service, subject to tax and NI deductions)
Key Responsibilities
* Raise invoices and process income, including cash allocation, using bespoke software
* Complete banking tasks and take appropriate action in relation to debt management
* liaise with Local and Health Authorities to ensure appropriate information and payment is received
* Ensure correct and complete documentation, including Terms and Conditions, is provided and recorded for all admissions
* Safeguard monies on behalf of residents and funds raised by the home, recording and reconciling transactions to bank statements
* Administer purchasing and supplier payments, manage petty cash transactions and replenishment
* Process employee information and payroll to ensure staff information and payments are accurate and timely
* Provide clerical support to the Home Manager, including letter writing, memos and local management reporting
* Maintain a well‑ordered filing system, stationary replenishment and personnel file management
Essential Qualifications and Skills
* Previous experience as a Financial Administrator
* Excellent customer service skills with a friendly manner face‑to‑face and over the phone
* Approachable, organised, detail‑oriented and able to build strong relationships with residents, families and teams
* Dedicated, efficient and able to handle a varied workload
* A caring attitude underpins all responsibilities
Benefits
* Free access to 24/7 health support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance for Bupa health products (approx. £350)
* Early wage access via Wagestream (up to 40% of earned wages within minutes)
* 28 days holiday, plus sick pay scheme above statutory pay
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets
* Access to a range of Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave for adoption, birth and co‑parents (details on career site)
* Menopause plan for women to seek advice and treatment
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Additional Information
We are a Level2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
This role is not at or above RQF Level3 and is not included under the UK’s Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship.
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