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Bookkeeper

The Niche Partnership
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Bookkeeper position is available in a family-run care home that offers flexibility with a four- or five-day working week and the option to work from home one day a week.
  • The role requires previous experience in a similar finance position, along with strong skills in Xero and Excel, and a detail-oriented approach.
  • Responsibilities include managing financial data, preparing quarterly management accounts, overseeing payroll for approximately 50 employees, and producing cashflow reports.
  • The organization values its employees and provides a supportive work environment, with a focus on quality care and employee progression.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Looking for a finance role that fits around your life and makes a difference? As a Bookkeeper, you’ll have the flexibility to choose a four- or five-day working week, enjoy a paid lunch break, and even work one day from home. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function in a well-established, family-run care home that genuinely values its staff and residents. With a 5/5 CQC rating, this organisation prioritises quality care over profit and encourages a supportive and compassionate work environment. Employees are truly valued, with many care assistants supported in progressing into nursing careers. If you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, while benefiting from a work-life balance that works for you, this is the perfect role.Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for:
  • Managing financial data, processing invoices and updating ledgers in Xero
  • Preparing quarterly management accounts and assisting with year-end
  • Overseeing payroll for around 50 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Producing cashflow reports and financial projections
  • Liaising with councils regarding funding
  • Leading the transition to a direct debit payment system
  • Attending occasional bank meetings with the Director
  • Supporting office administration as needed
What you will need:
  • Previous experience in a similar role, such as Bookkeeper / Accountant / Assistant Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant
  • Strong skills with Xero and Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
  • The ability to take ownership of financial processes and work independently
  • A detail-oriented approach with strong communication skills, especially when liaising with families and colleagues
  • Ideally, experience within healthcare, though this is not essential
What you will get:
  • Flexible working hours (35 hours per week, paid lunch break)
  • Option to work four or five days per week
  • Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free, onsite parking
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.