Finance & Administrative Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

26 days' annual leave, rising to 29

Car leasing scheme

Flexible bank holidays

Job summary

PA Housing is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Finance Administrator to support rent and service charge income, advise residents on arrears, and process invoices. The role involves home visits to residents and requires a standard or enhanced DBS check before starting.

The successful candidate will handle financial records and support month-end processes. Experience in finance and using financial systems is essential, as is attention to detail and strong communication with residents and

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or finance administration.
• Experience using financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise residents on rent, service charges and arrears.
• Monitor rent accounts, reduce arrears and arrange payments or payment plans.
• Manage occupancy and void information and raise quarterly invoices for the Hospital Trust.
• Process income accurately through the Housing Management and Finance systems.
• Process payments, purchase orders and invoices, following financial procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial, property, furniture and equipment records.
• Support month-end processes and keep financial information accurate and up to date.
• Work with colleagues to improve processes and find more efficient ways of working.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Financial procedures

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

This fixed-term post until November 2028 sits within PA Housing's accommodation service, handling rent and service charge income. The work centres on keeping accounts accurate, advising residents on arrears and payment plans, and processing invoices, including quarterly billing to the Hospital Trust. The part-time role involves regular visits to residents' homes, so a standard or enhanced DBS check is required before starting.

What the job involves

• Advise residents on rent, service charges and arrears
• Monitor rent accounts, reduce arrears and arrange payments or payment plans
• Manage occupancy and void information and raise quarterly invoices for the Hospital Trust
• Process income accurately through the Housing Management and Finance systems
• Process payments, purchase orders and invoices, following financial procedures and deadlines
• Maintain accurate financial, property, furniture and equipment records
• Support month-end processes and keep financial information accurate and up to date
• Work with colleagues to improve processes and find more efficient ways of working

What’s required

Experience

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or finance administration
• Experience using financial systems

Skills & knowledge

• Good knowledge of Excel
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate data entry and record-keeping
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including sensitive dealings with residents and stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Ability to follow financial procedures
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach, confident to resolve issues and know when to escape

Checks & eligibility

• Standard or enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 29 after three years, with the option to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays
• Car leasing scheme