Bookkeeper

1 week ago

Chester CH RJ, United Kingdom Embrace Care Full time £27,000 - £30,000 per year

Join a specialist care provider where your financial expertise directly contributes to transforming lives and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Make a Real Impact with Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we believe that the right people change lives. As a leading provider of specialist support for individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs, we are growing rapidly and every team member plays a part in that journey.

We're now seeking a motivated and detail-driven Finance Controller to join us at a pivotal stage in our development.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who is eager to gain hands on experience while driving meaningful business improvement. The successful candidate will play a vital role in identifying and delivering financial efficiencies across the organisation, working in line with agreed KPIs and developing a strong understanding of business acumen.

Please note: This is a full-time, office-based role in Chester. On-site presence is essential to support our teams effectively and collaborate across the organisation.

What We Offer - Benefits:

  • Competitive starting salary of £27,000 – £30,000
  • Health benefits, including dental, optical, and physiotherapy
  • Paid annual leave and regular salary reviews
  • Ongoing training and mentoring from our Finance Director
  • Supportive culture with clear career development opportunities
  • A meaningful role in a values-led organisation

Your Role:

Initial priorities (first 3–6 months):

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Support monthly bank reconciliation and payroll submission
  • Assist with budget planning meetings and diary coordination
  • Provide support for month-end and year-end reporting
  • Help prepare workforce and financial KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and GDPR

Future Responsibilities:

  • Identifying and implementing financial efficiencies across the business
  • Supporting strategic planning and financial forecasting
  • Delivering insights to improve financial systems and controls
  • Assisting with internal audits and compliance reviews
  • Driving performance aligned with agreed KPIs
  • Developing business acumen to support commercial growth

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong academic background (Maths and English GCSE level 4/C or above)
  • A degree in accounting or finance related subject.
  • Experience in bookkeeping or financial administration (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Xero.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset and a drive to learn and develop
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Private dental insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chester CH1 4RJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • What is your current notice period?
  • Do you have the right to work in the UK?
  • Are you on a Student, Skilled, Dependant or Graduate Visa that requires sponsorship now or in the future? (Please state which one and the expiry date MM/YYYY):

Experience:

  • Xero: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Chester CH1 4RJ (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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