The Role
Were looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Finance Administrator to support our South Suffolk Independent Lives team in managing financial processes with accuracy and care. This role requires someone who can work independently, solve financial challenges, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Why Youll Love Working With Us
* Be part of something bigger – Join our employee-owned social enterprise and help shape the future of care.
* Award-winning training – Gain bespoke skills and even a Health & Social Care qualification!
* Great perks – Cycle to work scheme, casual dress, on-site parking, employee assistance programme, and more.
* Secure your future – Up to 8% pension contribution and permanent contracts.
* Every day is different – And every day counts.
What Youll Do
* Set up and monitor payment processes for customers.
* Process staff claims, p‑card spends, mileage, and payroll queries.
* Order service supplies in line with procurement processes.
* Create, process, and deploy invoices.
* Manage credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
* Track income and expenditure, reporting concerns to management.
* Support financial reporting and inputting.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
* Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders and customers.
* Collaborate with Business Support and the Finance Team to ensure accuracy.
* Previous experience in finance or accounting (healthcare or care setting preferred).
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.
* A degree in finance, accounting, or related field – desirable.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
* Problem‑solving mindset and sound financial decision‑making.
* Commitment to dignity, respect, and person‑centred values.
Your Journey Starts Here
We offer a 3‑week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks. Ready to make a difference? If youre enthusiastic, caring, and ready to change lives, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.
Professional Skills Youll Need
* Motivating
* MOTIVATION (Motivation)
* Inspiring Others
* Communication
* Developing People
* Teamwork
* Building Relationships
* Equal Opportunities
* Listening to patients
* Providing Care
* Administering Medicine
* Empathy
* Paperwork and Record Keeping
* Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
* Providing personal care
* Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates
Company Culture
* Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
* Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
* Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.
Compensation and Benefits
£12.60/hr + Enhancements – Employee-Owned Organisation, 30‑hour contract.
* We pay the Real Living Wage – We value all our team members, so our starting pay rate is the Real Living Wage (currently £12.60 per hour).
* Holiday entitlement that works for you – Our holiday package increases with service, and you have the opportunity to purchase additional hours.
* Peace of mind should you fall ill – We offer occupational sick pay as well as statutory sick pay. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme.
* We pay generous sleep‑in rates – Sleep‑in shifts are available for some of our support worker or team leader roles. The pay rate for these is £65 per shift.
* Award-winning, in‑house training – Our award-winning, bespoke, in‑house training will ensure you are confident and effective in your role.
* Travel benefits for you & the planet – We provide a generous mileage rate of 45p per mile, and a cycle purchase scheme to help you go green.
* Owned and run by our employees – Were employee-owned & not‑for‑profit. Surpluses are re‑invested into our community.
* We offer a welcome aboard bonus – You could qualify for a welcome aboard bonus worth of £250.
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