Bookkeeper / Finance Analyst

Care Home Group | Midlands, UK

We are a growing care home group in the Midlands, currently in a turnaround and expansion phase, with a clear strategy for acquisitions and refinancing.

We are looking for a
strong Bookkeeper / Finance Analyst
who wants to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, while developing into a broader commercial and M&A-focused role over time.

This is a hands-on position with real exposure to decision-making, forecasting, and acquisition analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Core Finance & Bookkeeping (Primary focus):

• Processing and reviewing purchase invoices and supplier statements
• Supplier management, payment runs and query resolution
• Bank reconciliations and cash movement tracking
• Supporting payroll and PAYE processes
• Maintaining clean, accurate records across multiple care homes
• Working with cloud-based systems (Xero / Excel Online / SharePoint)

Forecasting & Financial Modelling (Mandatory):

• Building and maintaining cash flow forecasts
• Creating simple operating models (revenue, costs, EBITDA)
• Supporting weekly and monthly management reporting
• Analysing variances and highlighting risks early

M&A & Growth Exposure (Development path):

• Supporting financial due diligence on acquisitions
• Assisting with acquisition models and scenario analysis
• Preparing data packs for lenders and advisors
• Working closely with senior management on expansion strategy

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience in bookkeeping / finance operations
• Strong Excel skills –
  financial modelling is mandatory
• Comfortable working with real data, not just theory
• Experience with Xero (or similar cloud accounting systems) – advantage
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Attention to detail, ownership mindset, and commercial awareness

Considered an advantage

• ACCA / CIMA (qualified or part-qualified)
• Previous exposure to due diligence
• Experience in healthcare, care homes, or regulated environments
• Interest in M&A and business growth

Location & Working Style

• Midlands-based (office presence required initially)
• Hybrid possible over time
• Full-time role (part-time / freelance may be considered for the right candidate)

Why Join

• Real responsibility from day one
• Direct exposure to senior decision-making
• Clear path from bookkeeping → finance → M&A support
• No "box-ticking" role – you will see the full picture