The role of Senior Finance Officer will include:
1. Providing accurate and timely financial information whilst maintaining effective financial systems, to support decision making and business planning
2. Supporting the reconciliation of accounts to ensure income/expenditure is appropriately accounted for and data accurately recorded identifying any potential issues for resolution
3. Communicating effectively and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
4. Identifying areas for improvement and shortfalls in service delivery and recommending actions to remedy this, as appropriate
5. Supporting and assisting the wider Service Charge Team
Skills and experiences:
6. High level of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE grade C in English and Maths
7. AAT part/fully qualified, or equivalent level of qualification or working towards
8. Previous experience in a similar transactional finance role along with strong analytical skills is essential
9. The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work loads
10. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills allowing you to negotiate effectively
11. Outstandingly organised with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
12. 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:
13. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
14. A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
15. Life Assurance
16. Employee Volunteering scheme
17. Employee Advice Service including counselling
18. Cycle to Work scheme
19. Voluntary health plans
20. Employee discounts
21. Wellbeing support and tools
22. Employee recognition scheme
23. Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
24. Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
25. Effective 1st April role salary is £28,646 with an additional policy allowance of £3,151 per annum (rising to £30,175 with an additional policy allowance of £3,319 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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