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Senior Finance Officer Purchase and General Ledger | Head Office, Lisburn 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.
All applicants for positions at the level of Manager or above within Praxis Care are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. This includes any direct or indirect involvement with individuals, firms, companies, or organisations that have, or are seeking to establish, a contractual relationship with Praxis Care.
Failure to declare such interests may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. If a conflict of interest is identified after an appointment has been made, it may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Key Responsibilities:
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
PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
About the role
Requirements of the role:
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
The above mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Essential Criteria:
Experience & Qualifications:
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
Skills & Competencies:
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
Attributes:
Enthusiastic and flexible
An eagerness to provide a quality service to operational departments
What you will need
Required criteria
- 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
Desired criteria
- 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
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Financial Reporting
Team Management
Communication
Teamwork
Praxis Care
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.
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services. As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support. If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Our benefits
Why Join Praxis Care? Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture. CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes. Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses. Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways. Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours. Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Flexible schedule
Employee discounts
Sabbatical leave
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Senior Finance Officer Purchase and General Ledger | Head Office, Lisburn Road
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.