We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our small, very busy, friendly, and hardworking Head Office team in Pinner, Middlesex.

You will be responsible for supporting the finance function by recording and maintaining financial details.

**Please note that this role is for 14 months fixed term contract.

Responsibilities and Duties:-

To raise invoices for Care fees in an accurate and timely manner.
Collect the outstanding debt by telephone calls/letters/emails and liaise with local councils.
To monitor payments received and balances due.
To record bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts every week.
To maintain sales ledger records.
To reconcile accounts and resolve all queries in respect of Sales ledger transactions.
To complete month-end and year-end routines related to the Sales ledger.
Posting journals and monthly accruals.
To post purchase invoices to the relevant nominal account in SAGE 50 Account, making payments and liaising with suppliers.
To Process two weekly Bacs payments run.
To complete tasks which may be requested by the Financial Controller.
Assist other departments' functions when necessary.
You will be responsible to coordinate with Care Home Administrators who will support you in fulfilling your role.

Job Types:  Full-time, Fixed term Contract for 14 Months

Pay: £24,000 to £26,000 per annum
Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Work Remotely:
No

Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience in Sales and purchase ledger is essential.
Maintain sales ledger records, reconcile accounts and resolve all queries in respect of Sales ledger transactions.
Business standard IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and Sage Accounts.
Have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to build both internal and external relationships.
Someone comfortable working at high volumes and remaining calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Be immediately available- Advantageous
Care Home experiences – Advantageous

Benefits:

29 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays).
Simply Health enrolment
Salary £24,000-£26,000 per year (Dependent upon experience).

About The Company

About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.