Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) is a values-driven social care organisation committed to enabling people with disabilities to live full, independent lives in their own homes and communities.
Job Purpose:
As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Finance Officer to help us ensure our financial sustainability while delivering exceptional care and support.
As a Finance Officer at SOL, you will assist in connecting day-to-day financial activity with the wider goals of the organisation. You will work closely with service managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and ensure that resources are used effectively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support a small Business Support Team, ensuring effective day-to-day financial operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
* Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with the Workforce Deployment Team and Payroll Co-ordinator.
* Function as a strategic partner to operational teams, offering financial insight and guidance.
* Coordinate inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across services.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for internal review.
* Support funding applications, tenders, and service development proposals with robust financial modelling.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and external reporting requirements.
* Build financial awareness and capability across non-finance teams.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.
Essential Criteria:
* Part qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or qualified by experience or holding an equivalent qualification.
* Experience in processing payroll and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
* Experience in leading or managing a small team.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
* Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
Desirable:
* Experience in the social care, health, or third sector.
* Understanding of social care funding and commissioning frameworks.
* Familiarity with charity accounting.
Personal Attributes:
We are looking for someone who is:
* Values-driven and committed to the mission of inclusive, person-centred support.
* Proactive and solution-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Collaborative and supportive, both within the finance team and across the organisation.
* Adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Please Note: This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.
WORK PATTERN - 37 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,950.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person