Finance Intern - Full time 1 year contract from Summer 2026
Finance Intern - Full time 1 year contract from Summer 2026
Overview
Hill Care Group is a long‑established and highly regarded care provider, operating residential, nursing and dementia care homes across England and Northern Ireland. Founded over 20 years ago, the Group has grown steadily to now operate 62 care homes through its two brands: 34 in Hill Care (England) and 28 in Beaumont (Northern Ireland).
Role purpose
We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented and IT savvy Finance Graduate / Intern to support the finance function within our care home operations in England. This role offers hands‑on experience in finance and accounting within the health and social care sector, providing exposure to real‑world financial processes.
The role is designed to provide practical experience, professional development and insight into a finance career.
About this role
Key responsibilities
Under supervision, the role will support the Finance Team with the following activities:
Reporting and analysis
· Support the preparation of weekly and monthly management information
· Assist with data extraction from finance systems and spreadsheets
· Help review variances against budgets and forecasts
Financial operations
· Assist with purchase ledger processing, including invoice entry and reconciliation
· Support sales ledger tasks, including billing and resident fee tracking
· Help with bank reconciliations and basic balance sheet checks
· Assist in maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
Payroll
· Provide support with payroll processing checks and timesheets
· Assist in maintaining payroll related documentation
Ad‑hoc support
· Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Finance Team as required
· Participate in finance projects and process improvement initiatives
Person specification
· Currently studying towards or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, IT or a related subject
· Interest in pursuing a finance qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
· Strong numeracy and attention to detail
· A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with a passion for converting data into management information
· Good organisational and time‑management skills
· Professional attitude with a willingness to learn
· Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
What we offer
· Practical, hands‑on experience in a professional finance team
· Exposure to finance within the care and health services sector
· Support and mentoring from experienced finance professionals
· Potential opportunity for a permanent role upon successful completion (subject to business needs and performance)
· A supportive and values‑driven working environment
Values and safeguarding
· As a care provider, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for residents, staff and visitors. All staff are expected to uphold our values of care, integrity, dignity and respect
· This role will be subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks
What you will need
Required criteria
- Currently studying towards or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Maths, IT or related subject
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with a passion for converting data into management information
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Professional attitude with a willingness to learn
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
Desired criteria
- Interest in pursuing a finance qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
