Sarah Walsh

Accounts Manager

As Accounts Manager, Sarah plays a pivotal role in the financial operations of Cavendish Homecare. After beginning her career in healthcare and administration in Ireland, she transitioned into accounts when she moved to London in the 1980s. Her responsibilities include overseeing invoicing, payments, payroll, and financial reconciliation. Sarah values the human side of her role and takes pride in knowing that her work helps ensure a stress-free experience for both clients and care staff. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks, family time, and practicing yoga.

Meet Sarah…

A typical day

As Accounts Manager, Sarah starts her week focused on generating invoices and reconciling the previous week’s transactions. As the days progress, her attention turns to managing payroll, ensuring the nurses and carers receive accurate and timely payments. Her role is essential to keeping the financial operations of Cavendish Homecare running smoothly.

Professional background

Sarah began her career in healthcare after completing a home assistant qualification. Before joining Cavendish Homecare, she worked for five years in a hospital catering department in Dublin and also spent time as a healthcare assistant in homecare. After moving to London in 1986, she joined her sister’s nursing agency in an admin role and gradually transitioned into accounts, where she discovered her niche. Today, she oversees all homecare accounts, including client invoicing, payment processing, payroll administration, and financial record-keeping.

Why she values Cavendish Homecare?

Sarah is passionate about creating a seamless experience for clients and staff alike. She believes that when the accounts processes run smoothly, it helps lift unnecessary burdens from families and supports the broader care team in doing what they do best. She is proud to contribute to an organisation that puts compassion and quality at its core.

What she enjoys most?

Sarah finds deep satisfaction in the human side of her role, interacting with both clients and the Cavendish Homecare team. These connections bring meaning to her work and highlight the importance of empathy, even behind the scenes. She values the sense of community and shared purpose that Cavendish Homecare fosters every day.

Personal interests

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her family and staying active through fitness classes. She also finds joy in regularly visiting elderly people in her life, offering companionship and care beyond her professional role.