We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Senior Accountant & Transactional Finance Team Leader.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

This hybrid role combines home and office working, supporting our Finance Manager to deliver accurate reporting, effective financial controls and continuous improvement across our finance function. You will supervise and develop our transactional finance team, while supporting financial reporting, compliance and the integration of acquired services into our finance systems.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Salary: £49,000 per annum.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid working – home and office.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth in the role.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising, supporting and developing the transactional finance team, setting clear priorities and ensuring key processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Preparing and supporting quarterly and year-end group and company balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting non-financial reporting, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Prompt Payment reporting.
• Preparing and supporting quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations, reconciliations and related compliance requirements.
• Supporting year-end processes, preparing audit working papers and providing information to external auditors.
• Authorising Accounts Payable BACS payment runs in line with internal controls, approval limits and agreed payment timetables.
• Helping maintain finance systems to reflect operational changes and supporting the integration of acquired services or entities into our systems and processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and provide analysis that supports informed decision-making.
• Building positive working relationships across departments, identifying team training needs with the Finance Manager and providing cover within the Finance Department when required.

Who you are:

• You are a qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with relevant management accounting, financial accounting and team management experience.
• You hold a relevant professional qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA, or have equivalent experience.
• You have a degree qualification and GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• You have experience of finance system development and implementation.
• You have excellent Microsoft Excel skills and can analyse, interpret and present complex data clearly, alongside a good working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• You are a supportive team leader who can motivate others, build relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• You take a structured, hands-on approach, using your initiative to solve problems and improve ways of working.
• You can organise and prioritise workloads, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You are approachable, proactive and open to change, with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• You have the flexibility to work additional hours on occasion.
• Experience using Open Accounts and working within health and social care would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, proactive, and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks before appointment, including but not limited to enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role-specific and can be discussed pre-application if required. 

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.
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We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Senior Accountant & Transactional Finance Team Leader.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

This hybrid role combines home and office working, supporting our Finance Manager to deliver accurate reporting, effective financial controls and continuous improvement across our finance function. You will supervise and develop our transactional finance team, while supporting financial reporting, compliance and the integration of acquired services into our finance systems.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Salary: £49,000 per annum.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid working – home and office.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your growth in the role.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising, supporting and developing the transactional finance team, setting clear priorities and ensuring key processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Preparing and supporting quarterly and year-end group and company balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting non-financial reporting, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Prompt Payment reporting.
• Preparing and supporting quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations, reconciliations and related compliance requirements.
• Supporting year-end processes, preparing audit working papers and providing information to external auditors.
• Authorising Accounts Payable BACS payment runs in line with internal controls, approval limits and agreed payment timetables.
• Helping maintain finance systems to reflect operational changes and supporting the integration of acquired services or entities into our systems and processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and provide analysis that supports informed decision-making.
• Building positive working relationships across departments, identifying team training needs with the Finance Manager and providing cover within the Finance Department when required.

Who you are:

• You are a qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with relevant management accounting, financial accounting and team management experience.
• You hold a relevant professional qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA, or have equivalent experience.
• You have a degree qualification and GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• You have experience of finance system development and implementation.
• You have excellent Microsoft Excel skills and can analyse, interpret and present complex data clearly, alongside a good working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• You are a supportive team leader who can motivate others, build relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• You take a structured, hands-on approach, using your initiative to solve problems and improve ways of working.
• You can organise and prioritise workloads, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You are approachable, proactive and open to change, with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• You have the flexibility to work additional hours on occasion.
• Experience using Open Accounts and working within health and social care would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, proactive, and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks before appointment, including but not limited to enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role-specific and can be discussed pre-application if required. 

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.
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