Accounts Assistant

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group as we continue to grow. Based at our Head Office in Ringwood, you’ll be part of a small, supportive finance team that plays a vital role in financially enabling our Children’s Homes and Supported Living Services across the region.

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant who is keen to develop their career in finance and contribute to a busy, collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices using Xero
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring incoming payments, following up where needed
• Managing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling petty cash
• Supporting monthly payroll processes, including timesheets, mileage, and expenses
• Assisting with control account reconciliations and management accounts
• Posting journals and supporting month-end tasks
• Overseeing contracts and services for company vehicles and mobile phones

About you

You’ll already have at least one year of experience in an accounts or finance role and be looking to build on your knowledge.

We’re also looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and committed to professional development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Familiar with finance systems (Xero experience is a plus)
• Experienced or interested in payroll processes (advantageous)
• Organised and able to work to deadlines
• A strong communicator with excellent written and spoken English
• Proactive, personable, and a team player
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and able to see tasks through to completion

Why join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group?

• Employee-Owned Trust – you’ll become a shareholder from day one
• Competitive pay above the Real Living Wage
• Funded AAT Level 2 training, including study leave
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress
• Company-funded Blue Light Card
• Long service awards (up to £2,000)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company events
• Long-term career opportunities in a growing organisation

About us

With over 20 years’ experience, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group provides high-quality residential childcare with a strong focus on the individual needs of every child.

Our therapeutic approach helps children feel safe, secure, and supported to achieve their full potential. As we expand our network of children’s homes, we continue to offer excellent opportunities for career progression and our head office team are an integral part of our success.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of the people in our care. The successful applicant will undergo a safer recruitment process, including:

• Criminal record and safeguarding checks
• Employment history review
• References
• Right to work and ID checks

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.

Additional information

• Applicants must live within a commutable distance of Ringwood
• You must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• It would be advantageous to hold a full UK driving licence

Job details

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum

Location: Ringwood