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.

Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper

Part-time Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant