Pebbles Care, a leading education and residential child care organisation committed to providing exceptional care and support to children, is seeking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.

Our Finance department plays a vital role in ensuring the business's cash flow and coordinating operations effectively and efficiently. You will work as part of an established team of finance and accounting professionals in the residential child care sector.

Your Role:

Working on a hybrid model between home and our office in Darlington, your role will include:

• Processing accounts payable, using Sage Accounts50.
• Operating and working with our purchase order system, Procuredesk.
• Supporting the department with purchase order projects.
• Managing our bank card system, Soldo
• Assisting homes with enquiries in relation to our card system.
• Processing mail and responding to the finance email inbox.
• Assisting the Management Accountant with month and year-end processes.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting, with an understanding of bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable.
• Part or fully qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ICAS.
• Experienced in SAGE 50, accounts payable and purchase order processes.
• Competent in all Microsoft applications, including Excel.
• Proactive nature.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Consistent professional manner
• Ability to work accurately, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work towards any relevant qualifications, where appropriate.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Full driving licence.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

What we offer you

• A salary of £27,578.25 per annum
• Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• You will receive 28 days' holidays per annum, pro rata (full-time equivalent)
• Auto-enrolment into the company salary sacrifice pension scheme after three months of service.
• Life Assurance
• Our healthcare plan Medicash provides cashback for optical, dental and a range of complimentary therapies, including free access to counselling.
• You will be eligible for discounts for a gym membership, 24/7 GP access and an employee assistance helpline. 

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Pebbles have 56 beautiful homes and 3 established schools for children and young people across North England and Scotland.
• We specialise in providing residential child care and education for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, and 23 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
• Pebbles have excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and wellbeing.

Are you ready to join our family?

Please complete an online application form and a member of the Recruitment Team will be in touch as soon as possible to let you know the next step.

Please note we operate a proactive recruitment process. Applications will be shortlisted and invited to interview throughout the recruitment process. If a suitable candidate is identified, we may choose to end the campaign early.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to conduct the appropriate level of disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care.