Finance & HR Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dartford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A company providing care services is seeking an experienced Finance & HR Manager to oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong finance skills, proficiency in Xero, and the ability to manage local authority funding. Responsibilities include billing, payroll administration, and financial reporting. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within the care home sector.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and a solid understanding of financial processes.
• Strong knowledge of local authority funding and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions using Xero.
• Process invoices and ensure timely payments from clients.
• Prepare staff payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Xero Accounting

Finance Management

Communication

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance & HR Manager to support our financial operations. This position requires a self-starter with strong finance skills and excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Xero Accounting Management: Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions using Xero.
Local Authority Funding: Understand and manage financial contributions, including client and local authority payments.
Billing & Reconciliation: Process invoices, reconcile bills (Dext), and ensure timely payments from private and funded clients (long-term and short-term).
Payroll Administration: Prepare staff payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Financial Follow-Up: Confidently liaise with clients, local authorities, and external parties via phone and email to follow up on outstanding payments.
Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial reports and ensure adherence to care industry financial regulations.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within the care home sector.
Proficiency in Xero accounting software and a solid understanding of financial processes.
Strong knowledge of local authority funding, private client fees, and reconciliation.
Excellent telephone communication skills – able to confidently follow up on payments.
Strong written communication for professional email correspondence.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while delivering high-quality financial support.