Senior Finance Officer
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 p.a. plus benefits
About them:
Each year, our client provides housing and support for around 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and South-West London.
They make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. They have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Their values – respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence – guide everything they do.
The role:
The Senior Finance Officer will support the finance team in driving efficiency, optimising processes, and ensuring financial best practices. This role will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance financial reporting, streamline operations, and support strategic decision-making. The Senior Finance Officer will also work closely with various departments to ensure efficient financial management and procurement of goods and services that support the organisation's operations and strategic goals.
They’re ideally looking for:
1. Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and procurement processes. Familiarity with housing association regulations and compliance requirements is an advantage.
2. At least 3 years of experience in a finance or procurement role, preferably within a housing association, non-profit or public sector environment.
3. Strong understanding and knowledge of housing regulations and financial management practices in the context of social housing.
Their benefits are great too, they include:
* 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and one wellbeing day each year.
* The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year.
* A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance.
* A comprehensive range of discounts and wellbeing resources through their benefits platform.
* Agile working and connecting with each other is easy, thanks to their technology, but being able to be face-to-face is something they value highly and make time for.
Tick most but not all the boxes?
The best candidate rarely does! If you are excited by this role, share their values and feel you have most of what they are looking for, go ahead and apply – you could be exactly who they need.
About The Organisation:
They believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton.
Why work for them:
This is a place where all colleagues are valued. They want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. They focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.
Other things you need to know:
They celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for their success. They work hard to make sure they’re inclusive, so they want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares their values.
If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let them know. They will be happy to help.
You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance, Charity finance, etc.
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