Assistant Finance Manager

Avante Care & Support; Faversham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Faversham is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support financial operations, lead a small team, and interact with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, overseeing financial functions, and managing budgets. Applicants should have at least 4 years' finance experience, an AAT qualification, and strong Excel skills. The company offers competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and various employee benefits. Closing date for applications is January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pay

FREE DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts

Training & career progression

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a finance role.
• Strong experience with AP/AR functions.
• Solid financial analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations of care homes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow.

Skills

Experience with management accounts

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of budgeting and forecasting

Experience supervising staff

Confidence in financial explanations to non-finance colleagues

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Access Financials

Job description

Job Introduction

Assistant Finance Manager

£40k - £42k depending on experience

Faversham (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)

Full-time

Occasional travel across Kent & South East London

Avante Care and Support Ltd is a well-established provider of residential and community care for older people across Kent and South East London. We're now looking for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join our Head Office team in Faversham.

This is a hands‑on role with real impact - supporting the financial operations of our care homes, leading a small team, and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts
• Overseeing AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, controls and compliance
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow, with ongoing review of income and costs
• Producing KPIs, financial analysis and reports for senior management
• Supervising and supporting 4 Finance Assistants, including appraisals and regular supervisions
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Leading month‑end and year‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journals
• Acting as the main point of contact for key supplier contracts, renewals and re‑tenders
• Supporting Care Home Managers to better understand and manage their budgets
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT and ONS returns

About you

• At least 4 years’ experience in a finance role with broad exposure
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) with ongoing CPD – study support available
• Strong experience with management accounts, AP/AR, budgeting and forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills and solid financial analysis capability
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Confidence working with non‑finance colleagues and explaining the numbers
• Contract management experience (desirable)
• Experience using Access Financials (ideal, not essential)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Due to the care environment, a DBS check will be required.

Why join Avante?

• ✓ Competitive pay
• ✓ FREE DBS check & uniform
• ✓ Flexible working patterns
• ✓ Pension contributions
• ✓ Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
• ✓ Training & career progression opportunities
• ✓ 24/7 access to GP & counselling
• ✓ Employee recognition awards
• ✓ Life Assurance

Apply now and help build the future of care at Avante Care & Support.

Closing Date: 4 January 2026