Job Description
Reports to: CEO & Two Company Owners
Location: Bridport
Contract: Part-time leading to Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a finance role, ideally within the care, health, or service sector.
• Strong proficiency in Xero, Microsoft Excel, and payroll systems.
• Understanding of CQC compliance frameworks and care sector funding models is useful.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills for working with Directors, staff, clients, and external agencies.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To manage the financial operations of Angel Carers (UK) Limited, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory and CQC requirements. This role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on accounting, supporting the Managing Director in delivering sustainable growth, healthy cash flow, and full financial transparency across both domiciliary and live-in care services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with variance analysis for Director review.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero (or designated accounting software) and ensure all ledgers are up to date.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting to ensure operational and payroll obligations are met.
• Produce quarterly and annual budgets with regular re-forecasting.
• Ensure accurate allocation of income and expenditure between domiciliary and live-in care divisions for performance tracking.
• Support Directors with financial data for board meetings, tenders, funding applications, and investor presentations.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all HMRC submissions, PAYE, and Corporation Tax are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with an external accountant.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with best practice.

Payroll & Supplier Management

• Process payroll accurately, including overtime, travel, holiday pay, pensions, and statutory deductions (Outsourced but needs checking)
• Reconcile timesheets from rota/care planning software (PASS / Nourish) with payroll outputs.
• Manage supplier payments, expense claims, and credit control to ensure timely payment cycles.
• Negotiate and review supplier terms to maintain cost efficiency.

Operational Support

• Work with the Care Manager and operations team to monitor the financial performance of care packages, identifying profitable and non-profitable contracts.
• Provide costings for new client packages and assist in fee reviews.
• Maintain a clear audit trail for funding from local authorities, the NHS, and private clients.
• Monitor debtors and implement proactive collection strategies.