About Us
Elder is a dynamic scale-up revolutionising the care industry by connecting older adults to self-employed carers through an innovative technology-driven introductory model. We are committed to using data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes for our customers and carers.
About The Role
- Ownership of the Accounts Receivable function including:
- Managing the timely and accurate import of sales invoices into the finance system
- Reconciling receipts from customers into the correct accounts
- Credit control and query management
- Driving collaboration with the Customer Experience team to resolve queries and ensure timely payment
- Weekly/monthly reporting on the aged debt function
- Quarterly write off investigation
- Championing improvements in the accounts receivable process
- Ownership of the Accounts Payable process, from processing invoices to supplier payment runs and communication.
- Daily bank reconciliations
- Preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations including bank, accruals, prepayments and other key accounts
- Support the Financial Controller with other month end and annual statutory audit requirements
- Work closely with the Financial Controller and Head of Finance to improve processes and controls
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
- Provide cover for the Financial Controller
- Ad-hoc requests and project work as required
Requirements - Essential
- Part qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or looking to start studying and keen to progress
- Solid understanding of core accounting functions, particularly AP, AR, accruals, and prepayments
- Strong knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets: up to and including vlookups
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn within a high-performing finance team
- Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to plan and deliver activities according to an agreed schedule
- Team player: happy to work collaboratively and support where needed
- Ability to effectively communicate with other Elders, both finance and non-finance and with our customers / suppliers
- A keen interest in understanding the interaction of our systems and processes to ensure internal efficiency and scalability
Nice to have
- Experience in a complex billing environment
- Experience with card and direct debit payment methods
Benefits
We’re a service business and we know that without the best people, we cannot build the best company which is why we treat our team very well. We can offer:
- Competitive Salary + Company Bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 extra day holiday for every year worked up to 5 years
- Dental and health insurance
- Hybrid office (2 days in the office)
- Learning and education budget
- Sponsored quarterly team and company socials
- Mentoring and coaching programmes to help you achieve your personal and career goals
- Macbook + any particular extras you require
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- AND a genuine opportunity to be a very key part of a high-growth business
Do something you genuinely care about. Join a diverse team of skilled, passionate and progressive people who like to get on with each other. Work at one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups. Apply today.
Elderly care represents one of society’s greatest challenges. Are you ready to be part of the solution? Apply today.
Elder recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion,
