Payroll and Finance Assistant

Exceptional Care is a therapeutic children's service providing care and support to children and young people aged 8-17, from complex backgrounds, who display challenging behaviour and EBD. The service is an independent social care organisation with multiple residential units across the whole of the North West. The senior leadership team has been transformed to ensure the right people have oversight of the organisation.

Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to children/young people with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the child/young person.

Your Role

Reporting to the Accounts Managers, you will provide support to the finance team focusing on accuracy, quality and timeliness. This a dual role and you will be responsible for the general running of payroll services within the company, so must be diligent and have superior attention to detail. This role is

ideal for someone with experience in payroll and accounts and is looking to develop in their career.

There is scope to progress in the business and this role would allow someone to gain exposure to management accounts, budgets and forecasts once they have settled into the role.

INDEC

About The Role

Role Description

Solid understanding of payroll processes, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits.

Support with purchase ledger and processing invoices

Support with credit control and processing sales invoices

Completing balance sheet reconciliations

Accruals and prepayments

Preparation and input of journals

Support petty cash management

Assisting with preparation of financial reports

Support cash flow forecasting

Assist with preparation of Management Accounts

Communicate with staff across the business and build meaningful relationships

General Support: Assisting the finance team with any other tasks or projects as needed

Previous experience of working in an accounts department is required.

Experience of nominal account reconciliations.

Experience of posting transactions into nominal ledgers.

Experience of reconciling bank accounts.

Experience of processing purchase invoices and sales invoices.

Knowledge of accounting principles.

Skills

Good Excel skills

Good IT skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Meets deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Problem solving: having the capacity to analyse problems in a logical and structured way using available information, generating innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve positive outcomes

Qualifications

Essential

• Part qualified AAT or demonstrably QBE (Qualified by Experience)


• Experience in payroll and payroll related packages


Desirable

• Part Qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA /CIPFA


• Experience of utilising Bright HR, Bright Pay, Easy Log, Wagestream, Part qualified AAT or demonstrably QBE (Qualified by Experience) Experience in payroll and payroll related packages, Part Qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA /CIPFA


• Experience of utilising Bright HR, Bright Pay, Easy Log, Wagestream
  
  Exceptional Care is a children's care home provider based in the Northwest of England. We work with children from ages 8 to 17 years with complex needs.


We believe that children spending time at Exceptional Care should find it an enjoyable experience, where the Young People can form positive attachments, giving them a sense of inner security, worth and adding to their emotional and physical well-being.

Our aim is to identify, understand and meet the needs of the individual Young People in our care. Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to Young People with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the Young People in our care.

Company Culture

At Exceptional Care, we are devoted to providing unparalleled healthcare and support services tailored to the unique needs of our community. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, our team of dedicated professionals strives daily to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every individual we serve.

Passionate about making a difference, we believe that exceptional care is more than just a service - it's a commitment to fostering trust, compassion, and resilience. Join us in our mission to transform lives, one exceptional care moment at a time.

At Exceptional Care, we pride ourselves on cultivating an environment where our employees feel valued, heard, and inspired. Recognized as a great place to work, our organisational culture promotes professional growth, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning.

We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

3.5 out of 5
Ormskirk L39
£24,000 - £26,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Flexible schedule


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• Paid training


• Referral programme, Comprehensive, paid induction training through our sister company Think Tank Academy


• Consistent support, training and development within our organisation


• Employee Assistance Programme


- Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award

• Employee of the month award


• Paid Blue Light care on completion of induction for the first year of employment


• Medicash


• Cycle to work program


- Long Service award - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years (all of which include increased annual leave and will be paid by a gift voucher of your choice)

• Pension Scheme


• Length of Service Holiday Scheme - Awarding up to an additional 3 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement


• Refer a Friend Scheme offering £100 for every person you successfully recommend.


• Free Gym Membership, including group classes, We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.


Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Gym membership or wellness programs, Free parking, Open office, Company retreats, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, £24,000.00 - £26,000.00 per year