Accountant


Company:	Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC
Salary:	from £41,699 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Role Summary:

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award-winning Community Interest Company. We provide primary care dental services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall, working closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

PDSE is a subsidiary of the University of Plymouth, the role holder will work closely with the university’s finance team as our treasury management, reporting and planning cycles align with that of the university.

Working as part of PDSE’s central team the role will provide management accounting support to PDSE budget holders and management team. Preparing financial information advice to enable PDSE to operate effectively. Ensuring that the information provided is accurate, timely and to appropriate accounting standards.

The role includes:

• Production of monthly management accounts with accompanying commentary for the senior management team

• Support in the updating of annual and long-term forecasts in line with the planning cycle for approval by the PDSE management team and board

• Provide information as requested for internal and external auditors

• Prepare and process month end journals

• Support in providing financial information and advice to PDSEs management and responsible budget holders

• Support budget holders in managing their budgets through provision of reports and advice, discussing financial issues, suggesting alternative options and negotiating corrective action

• Carry out variance analysis of the monthly management accounts and prepare the narrative around these variances

• Follow the appropriate financial and regulatory policies and procedures ensuring necessary regulations and standards are adhered to

• Support the continuous development of PDSE’s finance strategy using information and understanding of the business and emerging needs to ensure service delivery continues to be fit for purpose

• Liaise with the University of Plymouth finance department to assist in the accurate reporting of financial information

• Provide costings to the PDSE team for various projects and initiatives

• Responsible for the review of monthly payroll preparing pension returns and annual returns where necessary

• Process staff expenses Monitoring accounts receivable and payable functions

• Supporting with preparation of reports to the PDSE Board on financial performance

• Measures of Success:

• Successful delivery of key priorities and objectives agreed with manager and as a result of annual appraisal

• Deadlines for key finance and other statutory or regulatory processes achieved

• Positive customer and stakeholder feedback

Essential requirements

Knowledge, Education & Training: • AAT qualified or studying towards professional qualifications (CIMA/ACCA etc) or equivalent work-based experience • Knowledge and awareness of accounting policies and procedures • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills • Computer literate including competence with Microsoft Office and ability to learn specific business systems Experience: • Experience of using a finance computer system • Experience of preparing monthly accruals, prepayments and variance analysis • Working in a finance environment • Working independently in a team environment • Working in a professional service environment Skills: • Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written • Attention to detail and accuracy • Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis Behaviours: • Demonstrates Self-Leadership • Operates effectively in times of change and ambiguity • Builds and secures value from relationships • Drives innovation and action • Creates and contributes to a shared vision • Demonstrates sound business judgement Other: This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 0800 and 1800. Additional information for post This post may involve travel to other locations, ability to travel independently around the Peninsula is preferable.

Apply for this job