Family Care is looking for a dedicated and skilled Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to play a key role in our Finance team. In this position, you will provide essential support to the Finance and Business Support Manager, ensuring the smooth running of our finance department. Your expertise will help maintain transparency and efficiency in all financial transactions, contributing to our commitment to operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Analyze and record financial transactions Produce accounts to Trial Balance Conduct income reconciliations Prepare and issue monthly sales invoices Calculate and post accruals and prepayments Manage inter-company accounting processes Oversee sales and purchase ledgers Handle fixed asset capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations Import and reconcile petty cash, credit card, and debit card journals Set up month-end spreadsheets Provide financial information and analysis at the unit level Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain accurate supporting evidence Continuously review and improve processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and financial control Support external audits with timely provision of requested documentation Offer assistance to the wider Finance and Business Support team as required Additional Responsibilities: Complete all tasks to the highest standard Maintain a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Attend meetings, team events, and performance reviews as required Work safely to protect your own and others' health and safety Notify your line manager of any intended absence due to sickness or other reasons Declare any additional work or activity that may pose a conflict of interest What We're Looking For: You will have excellent IT, administrative, and numerical skills, alongside a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Experience in producing accounts, reconciling transactions, and supporting audits is essential. Above all, you will share our commitment to integrity, efficiency, and safeguarding the welfare of children. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our finance operations. You'll enjoy working remotely, with the chance to collaborate in person during team meetings at our Chorley office. Extensive training and career progression Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme Contributory Pension Long Service Awards Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates. All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.