Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Job summary

Prestige Nursing & Care East Lancashire are looking to recruit an organised, reliable and detail-focused Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function within our growing business.

This is a varied and important role, suited to someone with previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant position who is confident managing core finance administration, maintaining accurate records, and supporting wider office operations where needed.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to ensure our financial processes run smoothly, supporting a busy and developing organisation with a broad range of bookkeeping, ledger, claims and administrative responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Providing bookkeeping support using Xero
• Using our bespoke software to upload invoices
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Supporting purchase and sales ledger processes
• Chasing outstanding debtors
• Preparing and sending payroll information to our payroll bureau
• Preparing and submitting claims to Local Authorities and ICBs via online portals
• Supporting month-end finance processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with general finance administration
• Providing ad hoc administrative and office management support where required

About You:

We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable and highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A self-motivated and reliable approach
• Confidence in dealing directly with clients and building positive working relationships
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

What we offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience and agreed hours
• Flexibility to offer the role between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, pro rata
• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious business