Case Study: HRM Homecare Finance Manager, Tracy talks about her career in Social Care.

Tracy Mills, Finance Manager for HRM Homecare Services

“I have worked with HRM Homecare for around eight years, and live in Irvine, which is where I am from originally. I went to university and graduated with a degree in maths and science. However, soon after I fell pregnant with my son, who is now 19, so never really got to use my degree at first.

“I decided to go into caring as I was really interested in that sector, and got a job as a support worker. It was good work, and I very much enjoyed helping people to live well and independently. But I have always also enjoyed accountancy and finance, so I decided to go back to college to get my accountancy qualifications.

“I went to night school and worked towards and gained my HNC followed by my HND in accounting. I then continued my educational journey by going to University to gain my degree in accountancy, all whilst continuing my job as a carer. I then got a role as a bookkeeper, two days a week at first – which I combined with caring – but then I went full-time.

“I gained a full-time position at HRM Homecare and was appointed Finance Manager a few years later. At HRM Homecare, I basically deal with all the finances in the company, from dealing with staff payroll to making sure our suppliers are paid, and dealing with insurance renewals. These are just three examples of the work I am involved with.

“It’s a role I very much enjoy, I like the number crunching side of things. What I enjoy the most is that this role has combined my interest in both numbers and care. I’d say for people who are keen on maths as well as caring for others, there is very much a role for you in a company like HRM Homecare.

“HRM is still a business, and dealing with the finances is a vital part of making sure a business functions. Without my department, staff and suppliers wouldn’t be paid, and the money coming into the company wouldn’t be dealt with. It’s work that normally goes by unseen by the general public, but it’s just as vital.”