Wheatley Group Job title: Finance Officer Salary: £39,101 - £42,590 per annum (SCP 31-34) Contract: Fixed Term 9 months Work pattern: 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday Location: Agile Home-Based Worker Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Group as Finance Officer. About the role The role has a focus on the completeness and accuracy of the financial data held in the ledger and is key to supporting the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager to prepare the monthly management and annual statutory accounts and report timely and accurate information. The role will help to provide strategic financial support to the Group to enable it to meet its strategic priorities. The Finance Officer will also provide an excellent service to the department’s customers with the provision of financial information and support, including but not limited to, assisting with decision making and achievement of operational targets. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have experience of general ledger work within a large company, along with a practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques. The ideal candidate should also be able to demonstrate experience of managing a challenging workload in a busy environment to meet all deadlines, as well as excellent customer service. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. The benefits we offer We offer a sector-leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive: a rewarding career with a competitive salary; access to a contributory pension scheme; excellent leave entitlements; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme. Committed to inclusion At Wheatley Group, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups. Closing date: 12 pm on Sunday 15th December 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 17th December and Wednesday 18th December 2024 For a chat about the role, please contact Finance Controller - RSL, Lindsey Dryden, on 07407 831734 or lindsey.drydenwheatley-group.com. We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.youngwheatley-group.com.