Senior Finance Officer Purchase and General Ledger | Head Office Road

Job Summary:

The role of Senior Finance Officer - General Ledger is critical in maintaining accurate and timely general ledger transactions, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and accounting standards.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments, and will play a key role in preparing financial statements and audit schedules. The successful candidate will work closely with other finance team members and other departments to ensure that all financial data is accurately recorded and aligned with statutory and internal reporting requirements.

This role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience with finance systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. It offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a value-driven organisation.

• Management of cash book processing including preparation and recording of payments from various bank accounts and management of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Management of purchase ledger and supplier payments and reconciliations
• Management of general ledger including fixed assets.
• Assisting Finance Manager in preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of weekly cash flow forecast and actual monthly cash flow.
• Managing month end processes including closing of ledgers

• You will be required to participate in the company performance management process.
• To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations and policies
• To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary

• 5 GCSE's /O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics. Candidates must demonstrate on application and certification how their qualification is equivalent to a Grade C in English and Mathematics as stand-alone subjects
• IATI, part qualified accountant or equivalent professional/financial qualification - Candidates must demonstrate on application (and certification, if applicable) how their qualification is equivalent to IATI
• Together with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a finance environment
• 1 years' experience managing a team in a finance setting

OR

• 5 years proven experience within the purchase ledger function including journal preparation, relevant reconciliations and experience in management of a purchase ledger function

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and within tight deadlines
• Willingness to assist in other areas in finance department as and when required
• Experience of liaising with external bodies and internal staff at all levels

• Enthusiastic and flexible
• An eagerness to provide a quality service to operational departments

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

• 5 GCSE's /O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics
• IATI, part qualified accountant or equivalent professional / financial qualification
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a finance environment.
• Minimum 1 years' experience managing a team in a finance setting.
• Right to Work in the UK

• Knowledge of Integra accounting package
• Experience of Microsoft Suite including Word, Access and Outlook
• Experience working with foreign currency transactions / translations
• Experience in the Housing, Social Care or charitable sectors

• Financial Reporting
• Team Management
• Communication
• Teamwork