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 Choose 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 collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, believing wholeheartedly in their futures.

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 within the business to maintain a strong financial control environment.
• Continuously strive for process improvement and efficiency, collaborating cross-functionally to adopt best practices.
• Develop yourself through professional studies and work-based experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience or understanding of accounts payable/receivable and management accounts production is advantageous.
• Experience in a finance function within a large organization is a plus.
• AAT Part Qualified is desirable.

Working Conditions & Benefits

• Enjoy 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Participate in our Company Pension scheme.
• Benefit from Life Assurance and an Employee Discount Scheme.
• Take advantage of free on-site parking.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

We are an equal opportunities employer, and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. At Polaris, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!