Financial Administrator

We are seeking a Financial Administrator to join our team at The Sidcup Care Home, located at 2-8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup DA14 4BG.

The Sidcup offers nursing and residential care, both long-term and short-stay care. The home is purpose-built with modern comforts and conveniences. It prides itself on its warm and homely environment where residents can relax and feel safe inside the home and in the gardens.

As a Financial Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Using bespoke software to raise invoices, process income including cash allocation, complete banking and take appropriate action in relation to debt management.
• Liaising with Local and Health Authorities to ensure appropriate information and payment is received.
• Ensuring correct and complete documentation including Terms and Conditions are provided and recorded for all admissions.
• Safeguarding monies on behalf of residents and funds raised by the home, recording and reconciling transactions to bank statements.
• Ensuring effective administration of purchasing and supplier payments, management of petty cash transactions and replenishment.
• Processing of employee-related information and payroll to ensure staff information and payments are accurate and timely.
• Providing clerical support to the Home Manager, including letter writing, memos and local management reporting.
• Maintaining a well-ordered filing system, stationery replenishment and personnel file management.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience in providing excellent customer service and a friendly manner both face-to-face and over the phone. You will be approachable, organised, have an eye for detail and the ability to build strong relationships with our residents, their families and internal/external teams.

In return for your hard work, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

The salary for this role is up to £22,089.60 per year depending on experience (FTE – up to £36,816.00).

If you are a motivated and organised individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.