Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Salary: £19 - £20 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 20 hours per week - at the nursing home
About us:
Milverton Nursing Home is a small, dedicated care facility committed to providing a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents. As a nursing home, we focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care and depend on a highly organized and efficient back office to support our staff, residents, and their families.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-time Bookkeeper to join our care home team. This is a key role responsible for managing the home's financial records, resident billing, and ensuring accurate reporting to support effective decision-making.
You will work closely with the Home Manager and Managing Director, ensuring all financial processes run smoothly and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage resident accounts, including invoicing private residents, Local Authorities (LA), and CCGs on a monthly basis
Maintain and update resident income spreadsheets and funding records, ensuring accuracy at all times
Administer the petty cash system for residents and liaise with families regarding account balances and top-ups
Prepare and submit monthly FNC and INCO spreadsheets to CCG
Monitor and update funding sources for each resident, reporting any changes to management
Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner using Sage
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Process payroll journals and maintain accurate financial records
Manage supplier payments, including monthly payment runs and ledger reviews
Oversee cash flow, profit & loss, and prepare management accounts for review
Produce monthly financial reports to support management decision-making
Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts and corporate tax filing
Ensure all financial data is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready
Provide financial information and reports as required by the Home Manager and Managing Director
Oversee renewal and negotiation of insurance policies
Manage utility contracts and renewals
Set up and maintain direct debits and standing orders for suppliers
Manage the home's petty cash and support general financial administrationAbout you:
Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in bookkeeping or finance (experience in care homes desirable but not essential)
Promote a welcoming and professional environment at all times
Strong knowledge of accounting systems (XERO preferred)
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple financial processes and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Care home experience (desirable)What we offer:
A supportive and friendly working environment
Employee of the month recognition scheme
Free on-site lunch
Opportunities for training and professional development
The chance to make a real difference in residents' livesPlease click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of; Bookkeeping Clerk, Accountant, Time Served Accountant, Management Accountant, General Ledger, Payroll, Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant may also be considered for this role
Salary description
£19.00 - £20.00 per hour