We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Service Charge team in this role. As a Finance Officer you will assist the Service Charge Business Partner in the provision of accurate and timely financial information relating to all service charges in the Group and including management accounts, financial accounts, KPI and performance analysis, control reviews. Please note that this is a temporary position up to 12 weeks maximum. Requirements Outline of Key responsibilities for the Finance Officer… To assist in the provision of accurate and timely monthly management information relating to Group Service Charges including investment work, housing property costs (including components), investment property in readiness to be included in the management accounts, performance analysis and narrative on performance. Assist in the provision of the information required for the Financial Statements. This includes preparing relevant working papers, notes to accounts, and variance analysis of significant differences when comparing with comparative data. Providing assistance to other Finance Colleagues where required. Liaise with the Groups External and Internal Auditors, providing the required supporting schedules and responding to queries in a timely manner. To complete monthly Service Charges performance schedules for budget holders to understand performance and provide advice and guidance on this and forward action planning in order to provide efficiency and value for money. To ensure that key income and expenditure and balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, dealing with any variances effectively and in a timely manner. To undertake analysis and interrogation of accounts in order to support the Service Charge Business Partner in providing more meaningful information on reports. Assist the Service Charge Business Partner in delivering a high quality, cost effective and accessible finance service to support the business objectives and customers’ needs. We are looking for someone who has… Relevant experience of working in a Finance / Accounts environment. Experience of producing financial information in a spreadsheet format Producing accurate and timely management accounts and financial information Experience of completing monthly reconciliations including nominal and bank account reconciliations. Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external colleagues Working knowledge in the preparation and submission of financial information to stakeholders Ability to recognise VFM (value for money) across the business areas. Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Finance Officer role: Hourly rate of £15.38 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) bank holidays (pro-rata) Hybrid working 2 days a month in either Wakefield, Halifax, or Blackburn office. A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities Attractive pension scheme Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.