Finance Manager
About Us
LWPHomes is dedicated to providing excellent care and support across our homes, ensuring our residents live with dignity and comfort. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our small but dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong financial management skills who enjoys working in a varied and hands-on role.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate management of LWPHomes' finances. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance with company policies, and provide financial reports to the Chief Executive Officer and external Finance Director.
This is a key role where you will not only manage financial processes but also contribute to the smooth running of the office, supporting colleagues when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily financial operations, including purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
* Manage payments to suppliers, staff expenses, and collection of resident direct debits.
* Ensure all financial documents and transactions are correctly authorised.
* Maintain financial systems to support timely month-end and year-end reporting.
* Prepare and review financial data, management accounts, and journals.
* Liaise with auditors, banks, and external financial services.
* Handle Xero entries, petty cash, and amenities funds.
* Provide ad hoc support to the office team, including IT, bookings, and general administrative support when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in financial management, with strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
* Proficient in using financial software (Xero experience desirable).
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively.
* A confident communicator with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
* Flexible and willing to contribute to wider office duties as part of a small team.
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a care-focused organisation.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
Contract Type: 30 hours a week over 5 days - permanent. Hours can be discussed at interview.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive Finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your skills will directly support the smooth running of our homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Account management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: West Office - Finance Manager