Assistant Accountant

Bupa

Assistant Accountant supporting financial accuracy and reporting for Care Services at Bupa. Collaborating with finance teams to deliver accurate financial information and support care home managers.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation of management accounts for Care Homes, working to tight deadlines
Help produce monthly reports, including clear and simple commentary
Manage the Management Accounts Help Desk, supporting care home managers with queries
Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journals
Investigate and explain differences between actual results, forecasts and prior year
Reconcile control accounts on a monthly basis
Support the production of forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan
Provide accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders across the business
Assist with projects and other ad hoc tasks as needed
Help maintain strong financial controls and consistent reporting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-qualified (or working towards) a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA would be beneficial
A good understanding of accounting fundamentals
Experience working in a fast paced finance or accounting role is essential
Confident using Excel and other finance systems
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy
Able to work to tight deadlines and manage your time well
Good communication skills, able to explain financial information clearly
A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop
Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across the business
A positive, “can-do” approach to your work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.
Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
Fixed term benefits allowance
Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
Workplace pension
Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

management accountsaccrualsprepaymentsjournalsreconciliationforecastingfinancial reportingfinancial controlsaccounting fundamentalsfinance systems

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementcommunicationproactive mindsetrelationship buildingadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationorganizational skillspositive attitude

Certifications

ACCACIMA