About the company
At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.
As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.
For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.
Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023).
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Trainee Accountant, you’ll play an active role in the day-to-day running of the finance department, working closely with qualified accountants and operational teams. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks that give you practical exposure to both financial and management accounting processes within a fast-paced, values-led care business.
You’ll start by learning the core functions of transactional finance – including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with payment runs – before progressing to supporting month-end routines, analysing budget variances, and preparing internal reports. Over time, you’ll also assist in the preparation of care home performance reviews, track KPIs, and contribute to cost analysis and forecasting work.
You'll liaise regularly with home managers and regional teams, helping them understand financial results and ensuring timely, accurate reporting. Your role will be critical in helping the organisation maintain financial rigour while supporting sustainable, ethical growth. This is a hands-on learning opportunity, designed to build your competence and confidence as you work towards becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant through our accredited training programme.
Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer
Key duties and responsibilities
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts
- Post journals and maintain supporting schedules
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist with variance analysis
- Process supplier invoices and support purchase ledger activities
- Help maintain fixed asset registers
- Support preparation for internal and external audits
- Respond to finance-related queries from care home managers and regional teams
- Contribute to process improvements and finance projects
Skills and attributes
- A degree in accounting, finance, economics, or relevant experience
- Strong Excel skills and a basic understanding of accounting principles
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn
- A values-driven attitude aligned with our ethical and people-first culture
What will you gain?
You’ll follow a structured pathway to becoming a qualified accountant, gaining real-world experience across all areas of finance in a growing, purpose-led care organisation. You’ll receive hands-on mentoring from experienced professionals and work alongside an enthusiastic, caring team that puts people first—both residents and staff.
We believe the wellbeing of our team directly impacts the quality of care we deliver. That’s why we’ve built a supportive environment with clear processes, regular development opportunities, and a genuine focus on your growth. You’ll be part of a company redefining what responsible care looks like, with the tools and guidance to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Kingsley Healthcare HQ, Lowestoft, Suffolk
- Pay:: £27,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Salaried
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
- We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
- Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
Your right to work in the UK
In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.