Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dedicated Financial Operations Lead to join our charity focused on supporting older individuals and alleviating loneliness in later life. This is an exciting remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying flexibility in your work environment.

Join Us as a Financial Operations Lead

Role Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dedicated Financial Operations Lead to join our charity focused on supporting older individuals and alleviating loneliness in later life. Financial Operations Lead is an exciting remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying flexibility in your work environment.

REMOTE JOBS

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Operations Lead, you will play a vital role in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking processes within our finance department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the Finance Team: Oversee the Finance Officers to ensure all purchase ledger invoices and tenant refunds are processed and paid promptly.
• Invoice Management: Ensure that invoices are scanned and processed within designated timescales.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Review monthly supplier statements, follow up on any discrepancies, and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Issue Escalation: Report any issues in the purchase ledger or with suppliers to the Finance Manager during weekly meetings.
• Purchase Ledger Management: Manage the purchase ledger module within our housing system, including the setup and management of supplier accounts.
• Payment Processing: Prepare, review, and transmit supplier payment runs in line with ALS payment schedules.
• Month-End Procedures: Complete month-end tasks, ensuring effective closure of the accounts payable system in line with deadlines.
• Query Resolution: Monitor relevant purchase ledger mailboxes to resolve queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders promptly.
• Tenant Refunds: Ensure all tenant and local authority refunds are approved, paid correctly, and coded appropriately.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations within prescribed timeframes.
• Reporting: Generate purchase ledger aging analysis and supplier payment date reports, and oversee banking and accounts receivable activities.

About You

Required Skills and Experience

To be successful as a Financial Operations Lead, you should possess:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in a supervisory transactional finance role or as a Financial Operations Lead.
• Finance Operations Knowledge: A solid understanding of finance operations principles and practices.
• Process Management: Proven ability to manage processes and maintain financial records within deadlines.
• Customer Service Orientation: A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Leadership Skills: A blend of hands-on experience and strong leadership capabilities.
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and meticulousness in all tasks.

Essential Criteria

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience in a leadership role similar to a Financial Operations Lead.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in the MS Office suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Desirable Criteria

• Software Familiarity: Experience with housing and finance software would be advantageous.
• Not-for-Profit Understanding: An appreciation for the mission and work of voluntary organizations.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we recognize and reward the hard work of our staff. As a Financial Operations Lead, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of paid leave, increasing to 28 days after five years of service, plus bank and public holidays.
• Induction Program: Comprehensive onboarding to ensure you are well-prepared.
• Competitive Salary: A starting salary of £37,000, with annual benchmarking.
• Pay Progression: Opportunities for pay advancement based on skills and contributions.
• Career Development: Access to learning and career growth opportunities.
• Medicash: Financial assistance with medical expenses.
• BenefitHub: Savings on hundreds of brands.
• Referral Scheme: Earn £500 through our ‘refer a friend’ scheme.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life insurance coverage.
• Occupational Sick Pay: Support during times of illness.
• Pension Scheme: Company pension contributions.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Access to a healthier lifestyle.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Encouraging a sustainable commute.
• Blue Light Card: Discounts for workers in the social care sector.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for finance and a commitment to supporting a charitable cause, we invite you to apply for the Financial Operations Lead position. Join us in making a difference in the lives of older people while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Your journey begins here!

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