Ashmere Derbyshire is looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team at its Head Office in Alfreton. This is a varied, hands-on finance role, with primary responsibility for Purchase Ledger and day-to-day finance administration. The successful candidate will also provide cover and support across Sales Ledger, banking and other accounting activities for the Care Home group as required., The role will include:

Maintaining the Purchase Ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are accurately processed and coded, matched to approved purchase orders and submitted through the appropriate approval processes
Raising and managing purchase orders in accordance with internal controls
Placing supplier orders against approved purchase orders
Processing, allocating and reconciling company credit card transactions, ensuring receipts are obtained and expenditure is correctly coded
Managing supplier queries and promptly investigating discrepancies
Supporting the administration of utility and waste contracts, including liaison with suppliers
Maintaining and monitoring company subscriptions, ensuring expenditure is authorised and accurately recorded
Providing occasional cover and support for the Sales Ledger, including the processing and administration of customer accounts and transactions
Assisting with banking activities and bank reconciliations
Providing cover and support for other day-to-day accounting activities across the Care Home group as required
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes
Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider Finance and Operations teams

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
Experience using Xero is essential
Good practical understanding of Purchase Ledger and accounts payable processes
Experience of Sales Ledger and accounts receivable would be beneficial
Experience processing invoices, purchase orders and reconciliations
Experience with bank reconciliations and day-to-day banking activities
Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Willingness to provide cover across different areas of the Finance function when required
Experience with Xero
Experience using DEXT, Lightyear or a similar purchase invoice and approval system
Experience working within a care, healthcare or other regulated environment
Experience supporting multiple sites or business units
Experience with utilities, contracts or subscription management, Well organised, methodical and accurate
Proactive in chasing information, approvals and resolving discrepancies
Flexible and happy to help across different areas of Finance when required
Reliable, professional and approachable
Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
Comfortable working in a varied, operational finance role where priorities can change, This would particularly suit an experienced Finance or Accounts Assistant who enjoys a varied role rather than working exclusively in one area of the ledger.

The position will initially be full time for approximately 2-3 months, after which it is expected to reduce to part-time hours. The exact ongoing hours will be agreed nearer the time based on the needs of the business.
Full-time hours initially, Monday to Friday
Based on site at the Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire
Expected to reduce to part-time hours after approximately 2-3 months
Fixed-term position
up to £18 per hour, The immediate requirement is for full-time support while the Finance team manages its current workload. After approximately 2-3 months, the role is expected to reduce to part-time hours.

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