Finance Officer
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Responsibilities
The Finance Officer will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the financial health of Potters Health Care Group. This role ensures the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, supports budgeting and forecasting, and contributes to robust financial planning as the organisation continues to grow.
Essential Information
Skills & Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum HND or equivalent in Accounting / Finance (AAT desirable).
• Experience working in a finance role, preferably in health care, social care, or related sectors.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum HND or equivalent in Accounting / Finance (AAT desirable).
• Experience working in a finance role, preferably in health care, social care, or related sectors.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes advantageous.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment runs.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables, including client payments and local authority funding.
• Monitor debtor balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
2. Bank & Cash Management
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
• Post cash receipts and payments accurately.
• Assist with petty cash management.
3. Payroll Support
• Support payroll processing by maintaining staff timesheet records.
• Assist in checking accuracy of pay runs (in collaboration with HR and the Payroll team).
• Ensure timely payments of payroll deductions
4. Financial Reporting & Planning
• Maintain accurate ledgers and journals.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide supporting schedules for audits and compliance checks.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts to support planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks.
5. Compliance & Record-Keeping
• Maintain organised financial records in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Support PAYE submissions, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
6. General Support
• Respond to finance queries from staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and financial support to the Registered Manager and leadership team.
1. Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment runs.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables, including client payments and local authority funding.
• Monitor debtor balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
2. Bank & Cash Management
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
• Post cash receipts and payments accurately.
• Assist with petty cash management.
3. Payroll Support
• Support payroll processing by maintaining staff timesheet records.
• Assist in checking accuracy of pay runs (in collaboration with HR and the Payroll team).
• Ensure timely payments of payroll deductions
4. Financial Reporting & Planning
• Maintain accurate ledgers and journals.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide supporting schedules for audits and compliance checks.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts to support planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks.
5. Compliance & Record-Keeping
• Maintain organised financial records in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Support PAYE submissions, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
6. General Support
• Respond to finance queries from staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and financial support to the Registered Manager and leadership team.