Assistant Finance Manager — Hybrid, Leadership & Impact

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

Job summary

A care provider in Faversham is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to enhance financial operations within its care homes. The role involves managing a small team and working closely with senior stakeholders while being responsible for duties such as oversight of accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of finance experience, an AAT qualification, and excellent Excel skills. This full-time position offers hybrid work and competitive pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

FREE DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts

Training & career progression opportunities

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience in a finance role with broad exposure.
• Strong experience with management accounts, AP/AR, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid financial analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Oversee AP/AR functions, ensuring accuracy, controls, and compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow.
• Produce KPIs, financial analysis, and reports for senior management.
• Supervise and support 4 Finance Assistants.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Management accounts

AP/AR functions

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Supervising staff

Contract management

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Access Financials

Job description

A care provider in Faversham is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to enhance financial operations within its care homes. The role involves managing a small team and working closely with senior stakeholders while being responsible for duties such as oversight of accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of finance experience, an AAT qualification, and excellent Excel skills. This full-time position offers hybrid work and competitive pay.