Accountant

A well-established and highly regarded group operating within the healthcare sector is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role covering both accounts and payroll — ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants genuine exposure across the full finance function. If you're AAT Level 3 qualified or part-qualified, confident across Sage 50 and Sage Payroll, and ready to take ownership of a varied role within a stable, people-focused business, this one is worth a closer look. What you'll be doing:

• Taking care of day-to-day accounts work, including processing invoices, managing the purchase and sales ledgers and keeping records accurate and up to date
• Helping to run payroll end-to-end through Sage Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Handling bank and credit card reconciliations each month
• Processing employee expenses and ensuring correct allocation
• Supporting month-end activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Dealing with VAT returns and ensuring timely HMRC submissions
• Managing pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance
• Acting as a finance point of contact for internal colleagues, resolving queries clearly and efficiently
• Supporting the senior finance team with reporting, analysis and ad-hoc projects as they arise What we're looking for:
• AAT Level 3 qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA studiers also welcome)
• Solid experience across both accounts and payroll in a similar hands-on role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
• Confident with core accounting processes — AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end
• Working knowledge of VAT, PAYE, pensions and HMRC processes
• Strong Excel skills and a naturally methodical, detail-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable liaising with colleagues at all levels
• Well organised, deadline-driven and able to juggle competing priorities Why this role?
• Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience
• A broad, hands-on remit with real exposure across the full finance function
• A supportive, collaborative team within a stable, growing group
• Working within the healthcare sector — meaningful, purpose-led work
• Scope for ongoing development, including support with further qualifications For immediate consideration. Apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details