Finance Assistant

Leading Lives; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ipswich is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial processes with accuracy. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and previous finance experience in healthcare. The position offers part-time hours at £12.60 per hour, along with great perks such as a cycle to work scheme and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Casual dress

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Up to 8% pension contribution

Permanent contracts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or accounting, preferably in healthcare or care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and person-centred values.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor payment processes for customers.
• Process staff claims, p-card spends, mileage, and payroll queries.
• Order service supplies in line with procurement processes.
• Create, process, and deploy invoices.
• Manage credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
• Track income and expenditure, reporting concerns to management.
• Support financial reporting and inputting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Job description

🌟 Make a real difference: Become a Finance Assistant with Independent Lives!

Location: Leading Lives Ltd, Marguerite Jefferies Centre, 12 Great Whip Street, South Suffolk.

💷 Salary: £12.60 per hour + enhancements.

🕒 Contract: 30 hours per week, part-time, employee‑owned organisation.

💼 About the Role

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented, proactive Finance Administrator to support our South Suffolk Independent Lives team in managing financial processes with accuracy and care. This role requires someone who can work independently, solve financial challenges, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

😁 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 🏆 Be part of something bigger – Join our employee‑owned social enterprise and help shape the future of care.
• 🎓 Award‑winning training – Gain bespoke skills and even a Health & Social Care qualification!
• 🚴♀️ Great perks – Cycle to work scheme, casual dress, on‑site parking employee assistance programme, and more.
• 💼 Secure your future – Up to 8% pension contribution and permanent contracts.
• 🧡 Every day is different – And every day counts.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Set up and monitor payment processes for customers.
• Process staff claims, p‑card spends, mileage, and payroll queries.
• Order service supplies in line with procurement processes.
• Create, process, and deploy invoices.
• Manage credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
• Track income and expenditure, reporting concerns to management.
• Support financial reporting and inputting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with Business Support and the Finance Team to ensure accuracy.

✅ What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in finance or accounting (healthcare or care setting preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or related field – desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Problem‑solving mindset and sound financial decision‑making.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and person‑centred values.

🚀 Your Journey Starts Here

We offer a 3‑week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks.

💬 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to change lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.

About The Company

Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in daily operations. We are a disability‑confident employer, happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible.

Closing Date

Monday 24th November 2025.