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Job Description

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. 

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. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly management accounts are delivered within 10 working days of the month-end. 
• Payroll is processed accurately and on time each month. 
• Cash flow to be maintained within agreed thresholds. 
• Reduction in aged debtors >30 days by an agreed percentage. 
• Compliance audits passed with no major financial findings.

Person Specification

Post: Finance Manager / Senior Finance Assistant 
Company: Angel Carers (UK) Limited

Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)

Essential:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent proven finance experience. 
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English at grade C/4 or above. 

Desirable:

• CPD in payroll, pensions, or CQC financial compliance.

Experiences (Essential / Desirable)

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years in finance/accounts, with hands-on bookkeeping, reporting, and payroll experience. 
• Managing finances in a multi-income stream business (e.g., private clients, local authority, NHS). 
• Experience with Xero and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

Desirable:

• Experience in the care or healthcare sector. 
• Knowledge of CQC financial viability regulations. 
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills. 
• Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy standards. 
• Effective time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Confident communicator with directors, staff, suppliers, and clients. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

Personal Attributes:

• Trustworthy and dependable with a high degree of integrity. 
• Proactive and solutions-focused. 
• Able to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team. 
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change. 

How to Apply

Send your CV and Cover Letter to Sam Elliott at sam.elliott@angelcarers.com or Clare Park at clare.park@angelcarers.com

📅 Closing date: 1^st September – Commencing early September