Sanctuary is one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.
Senior Service Charge Officer
Worcester based with a balance of home and office working
GBP 31,797 : GBP 33,494 per year
35 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Charge Officer to join our Service Charge Accounting team.
Based in Worcester, you will be working withing a wider team of 30 people. As a SeniorFinance Officer, you will predominantly be responsible for supporting the reconciliation of accounts to ensure income and expenditure is appropriately accounted for, whilst also ensuring data is accurately recorded. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and will come from a finance background with excellent data analysis skills.
The role of Senior Finance Officer will include:
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Providing accurate and timely financial information whilst maintaining effective financial systems, to support decision making and business planning
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Supporting the reconciliation of accounts to ensure income/expenditure is appropriately accounted for and data accurately recorded identifying any potential issues for resolution
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Communicating effectively and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Identifying areas for improvement and shortfalls in service delivery and recommending actions to remedy this, as appropriate
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Supporting and assisting the wider Service Charge Team
Skills and experiences:
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High level of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE grade C in English and Maths
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AAT part/fully qualified, or equivalent level of qualification or working towards
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Previous experience in a similar transactional finance role along with strong analytical skills is essential
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The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work loads
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Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills allowing you to negotiate effectively
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Outstandingly organised with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
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Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications with knowledge of income systems is advantageous
Why work for us?
We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
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25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
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A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
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Life Assurance
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Employee Volunteering scheme
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Employee Advice Service including counselling
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Voluntary health plans
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Employee discounts
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Wellbeing support and tools
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Employee recognition scheme
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Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
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Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
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Effective 1st April role salary is GBP 28,646 with an additional policy allowance of GBP 3,151 per annum (rising to GBP 30,175 with an additional policy allowance of GBP 3,319 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory