Care Plus Group

Accounts Assistant

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

The Finance team are responsible for providing effective financial management and stewardship for Care Plus Group.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Base: Westgate Park

Hours: 37.5

Permanent

Salary Range 3 £24,968 per annum. Fixed salary point.

The post holder will provide support to the Finance Manager and the Finance team to ensure Care Plus Groups finances are managed effectively and will act as the link between the operational services to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of financial information.

Responsibilities include:

Monitor and control the finance inbox.

Investigate and respond to routine finance queries from staff, managers, and other internal and external contacts on a range of issues e.g. non-payments, processes to follow, coding of invoices.

Daily reconciliation of monies paid into and paid out of the business e.g. cash, cheques.

Maintain efficient controls and procedures for the raising of payments (money out) ensuring payments are made in a timely manner and in-line with the Standing Financial Instructions.

Maintain the accounting system (Microsoft Nav) ensuring all postings are accurate and matched/posted to the correct codes/budget cost centres.

Reconciliation of Petty cash floats.

Provide cross cover during periods of absence by other staff to ensure that the core finance functions are completed.

Raise and post intercompany sales and purchase invoices.

Prepare and post journals onto the finance system.

For further information please contact Kim Bluff on 01472 256757

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,968 a year Range 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-26-017

Job locations

CPG Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a finance background Minimum of 2 - 3 years accounts experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Team working
  • Effective communication skills
  • Technical Accounting skills
  • Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Teams
  • Accurate keyboard skills
  • Competent use of Excel to intermediate level standard and can use Excel competently for Vlookups, Sumifs, pivot tables etc.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial payments/receipts/information
  • Effective time management and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of contacts e.g. managers, contractors, suppliers, auditors
  • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • A good understanding and knowledge of accounting procedures and the ability to complete detailed financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent experience
  • Numeracy and literacy level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Intermediate User of Microsoft Excel
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a finance background Minimum of 2 - 3 years accounts experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Team working
  • Effective communication skills
  • Technical Accounting skills
  • Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Teams
  • Accurate keyboard skills
  • Competent use of Excel to intermediate level standard and can use Excel competently for Vlookups, Sumifs, pivot tables etc.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial payments/receipts/information
  • Effective time management and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of contacts e.g. managers, contractors, suppliers, auditors
  • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • A good understanding and knowledge of accounting procedures and the ability to complete detailed financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent experience
  • Numeracy and literacy level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Intermediate User of Microsoft Excel

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

CPG Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

CPG Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager

Kim Bluff

01472256757

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,968 a year Range 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-26-017

Job locations

CPG Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ


Supporting documents

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