Accounts Assistant
Join Our Team as an Accounts Assistant!
Location: Bromsgrove
Contract: 14-month Fixed Term, Maternity Cover - 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,500 per annum
Why Work With Us?
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, education, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care, and we believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff.
What We Offer
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Free on-site parking
Your Role
We are excited to welcome an Accounts Assistant to our expanding team at our head office in Bromsgrove. In this role, you will provide comprehensive and flexible accounts processing and administrative support within the management accounts team and the wider finance department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts for assigned entities.
- Reconcile and substantiate balance sheet accounts as directed by the Finance Manager.
- Manage cashflow, purchase cards, and the petty cash process.
- Input and approve outgoing payments from the group.
- Build effective relationships to maintain a strong financial control environment.
- Continuously seek process improvements and efficiency across functions.
- Develop your skills through professional studies and work-based experience.
About You
- Proficient in the full Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience or understanding of accounts payable/receivable and management accounts production is a plus.
- Experience in a finance function within a large organization is advantageous.
- AAT Part Qualified is desirable.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Join us at Polaris and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and young people!
