Finance Officer job at Remote Full Time NEW

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England.

Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to join our Finance team and support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and performance monitoring across our Care, Supported Housing, Independent Living and Leasehold services.

Role: Finance Officer

Location: Remote – Home Based

Hours: 35 Hours. Monday – Friday. 9am – 5pm

Pay: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

The Role of Finance Officer

• As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting of a range of operational services across Abbeyfield Living Society.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance, Finance Business Partners and wider Finance team, you will help ensure financial information is accurate, timely and meaningful, enabling stakeholders to make informed operational decisions.
• Your responsibilities will include supporting month-end processes, preparing accruals and prepayments, investigating variances, completing reconciliations and assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities.
• You will also support service charge setting, leasehold accounting activities and direct debit projections, ensuring financial processes remain consistent and compliant across the organisation.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has strong analytical skills and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information within a fast-paced environment.

About You

• You will have at least two years’ experience working within a Finance team and possess a good understanding of accounting principles.
• You will be highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing your own workload while adapting to changing priorities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.

You will also need:

• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook and Word
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience within Housing, Leasehold or the Charity sector
• Knowledge of Local Authority Funding and Housing Benefit
• Experience using QL or similar accounting software
• AAT Level 2 qualification or above

Rewards & Benefits

At Abbeyfield Living Society, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• £28,000 – £32,000 salary
• Up to 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities – support with on-the-job qualifications
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
• A menopause-friendly accredited organisation

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory employment references. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.