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 in-house 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 at the heart of our Group Finance function, supporting the direct and wider team. Daily responsibilities include raising invoices, reporting costs, managing purchase ledger transactions, and using the Group’s purchase order system. You will also post cash receipts, handle credit control on sales ledgers, and review finances for individual homes and schools. This role offers opportunities to develop your expertise. As a Finance Officer, you’ll have prior experience working in a Finance team, inputting data, preparing management accounts, and working with Excel.
What we do for you
* Online job hunting tools
* Competitive salary and benefits package in the care sector
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
* Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
* Flexible benefits: Increase/decrease holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance options
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
* Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
* Working environment: Beautiful facilities
Bring your whole self to work
At Witherslack Group, we celebrate diversity as it helps us better serve our young people, who come from varied backgrounds. Our workforce reflects this diversity, enabling us to engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves.
We offer opportunities to build an exciting career in a growing organization, where you can achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you:
* Experience with preparing management accounts, data input, and working within a Finance team
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Teamworking skills
* Ability to meet tight deadlines
* Full UK Driver’s License
Desirable but not essential:
* Experience with Sales & Purchase Ledgers
* Experience with Sage X3
Join the UK’s best special education and care provider
Our young people deserve the best future, and we want our teams to have fulfilling careers. You deserve a purpose-led employer in an environment where you can be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us). We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sectors.
For the full job description and person specification, please click here: Job Details
Important notes
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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom
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