Accountant

Company Description

Harlon Healthcare Limited provides high-quality home care and supported living services, with a strong commitment to personalised, person-centred care.

Compassion, empathy, dignity and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare, independence and individual choices of the people we support.

We invest in robust, values-based recruitment and continuous professional development to build a skilled, dependable and compassionate workforce. Our mission is to deliver integrated, holistic care to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to become a leading provider of personalised care within the local community, supported by modern technology and innovative working practices.

Role Description

We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing organisation. This is a full-time, office-based position located in Dartford, Kent.

The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day financial operations and maintaining accurate, timely and compliant financial records.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Preparing and issuing invoices and monitoring outstanding payments;
• Maintaining accurate general ledger entries;
• Processing and verifying payroll information;
• Reconciling bank accounts and investigating discrepancies;
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing procedures;
• Preparing management accounts, financial statements and internal reports;
• Assisting with budgets, cash-flow forecasts and financial planning;
• Monitoring expenditure and helping management maintain effective cost controls;
• Supporting external accountants, auditors and regulatory reviews;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable UK financial regulations, tax requirements and internal controls;
• Maintaining organised records and appropriate audit trails; and
• Working closely with management, operational teams and care coordinators to provide financial information that supports effective decision-making and high-quality, person-centred services.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working within a growing organisation and capable of improving financial processes, maintaining strong controls and providing management with clear and reliable financial information.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills, including experience in general ledger management, bank reconciliations and accounts payable and receivable;
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports;
• Proficiency in recognised accounting software and, ideally, experience using ERP systems;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial data analysis;
• A sound understanding of UK financial regulations, taxation principles, payroll requirements and audit processes;
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy;
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing responsibilities and meet deadlines;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to work collaboratively with finance, management, operational and care teams;
• A high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee information; and
• A degree or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA accreditation—whether part-qualified or fully qualified—would be advantageous. Previous accounting experience within healthcare, social care, domiciliary care, supported living or another service-based organisation would also be highly desirable.

Pay: £36,000.00-£55,176.28 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Work Location: In person