Finance Assistant (Head Office)

Parklands Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Assistant who is detail-oriented and organized. In this permanent full-time role, you will provide financial and administrative support, including processing invoices and assisting with reporting. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant finance qualification or experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per referral)

Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition Initiative

Family Friendly Working

Flexible Pay Access

Free PVG Check

Company Pension

Free On-Site Parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and passionate about providing financial support.
• Experience in finance or administrative roles is a plus.
• Commitment to accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and complete reconciliations.
• Provide reception cover and manage calls and visitors.
• Support banking and cash management activities.
• Assist with month-end processes for financial reporting.
• Handle finance administration tasks like expense processing.
• Liaise with care homes and external partners professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Relevant finance qualification or qualified by experience

Job description

Job Type(s): Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Duration: Permanent Schedule: Days (Monday to Friday) Annual Salary: Competitive
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for their application to be considered.
We are looking for a Finance Assistant who is detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about providing high-quality financial and administrative support. Whether you hold a relevant finance qualification or are qualified by experience, what matters most is your accuracy, professionalism, and commitment to supporting the smooth running of our finance function.
As a Finance Assistant, you will be adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working in a busy and growing organisation. You will support the Finance and Administration Team with a wide range of duties including purchase ledger, banking, reconciliations, resident billing, and general finance administration. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care are essential in this role.

The Role

• Process supplier invoices, complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations, and assist with payment runs and remittances.
• Provide reception cover during lunch periods, holidays, and sickness, including answering calls, greeting visitors, handling mail, and processing orders.
• Support banking and cash management activities, including credit card reconciliations, petty cash, personal allowance cash, and cash account reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end processes to support the production of monthly management accounts.
• Carry out a range of finance administration tasks, including mileage and expense processing, monitoring the finance inbox, recording energy readings, and TV licensing administration.
• Support resident admissions and sales ledger processes, including billing, direct debits, processing changes, managing discharges, and monitoring aged debt.
• Liaise with care homes, colleagues, residents’ relatives, and external partners in a professional and helpful manner.
• Ensure all financial activities are completed accurately and in line with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Assist with documenting finance processes and contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function.

This role is based at our Head Office in Grantown-on-Spey, where you will be part of our dedicated central support team, working closely with colleagues who are committed to supporting our care homes and making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Can Offer

• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition Initiative
• Family Friendly Working
• Flexible Pay Access
• Free PVG Check
• Company Pension
• Free On‑Site Parking
• We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
• We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Parklands Care Homes