Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location

Ringwood (office-based)

Salary

£28,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join Beaufort Care Group as we continue to grow. Based at our Head Office in Ringwood, you’ll be part of a small, supportive finance team that plays a vital role in financially enabling our Children’s Homes and Supported Living Services across the region.

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant who is keen to develop their career in finance and contribute to a busy, collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include

Processing purchase invoices using Xero

Raising sales invoices and monitoring incoming payments, following up where needed

Managing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs

Completing bank and credit card reconciliations

Processing and reconciling petty cash

Supporting monthly payroll processes, including timesheets, mileage, and expenses

Assisting with control account reconciliations and management accounts

Posting journals and supporting month-end tasks

Overseeing contracts and services for company vehicles and mobile phones

About you

You’ll already have at least one year of experience in an accounts or finance role and be looking to build on your knowledge.

We’re also looking for someone who is

Eager to learn and committed to professional development

Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word)

Familiar with finance systems (Xero experience is a plus)

Experienced or interested in payroll processes (advantageous)

Organised and able to work to deadlines

A strong communicator with excellent written and spoken English

Proactive, personable, and a team player

Detail-oriented, methodical, and able to see tasks through to completion

Why join Beaufort Care Group?

Employee-Owned Trust – you’ll become a shareholder from day one

Competitive pay above the Real Living Wage

Funded AAT Level 2 training, including study leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Company-funded Blue Light Card

Long service awards (up to £2,000)

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Long-term career opportunities in a growing organisation

About us

With over 20 years’ experience, Beaufort Care Group provides high-quality residential childcare with a strong focus on the individual needs of every child.

Our therapeutic approach helps children feel safe, secure, and supported to achieve their full potential. As we expand our network of children’s homes, we continue to offer excellent opportunities for career progression and our head office team are an integral part of our success.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of the people in our care. The successful applicant will undergo a safer recruitment process, including:

Criminal record and safeguarding checks

Employment history review

References

Right to work and ID checks

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.

Additional information

Applicants must live within a commutable distance of Ringwood

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

It would be advantageous to hold a full UK driving licence

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