Finance Officer

Coastline Housing Ltd; Redruth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable social landlord in Cornwall is seeking a Finance Officer to join their finance team. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, coding postings, and managing invoices. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills. This role offers a salary of approximately £28,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Continuous training and development opportunities

Defined Contribution pension scheme, employer matches up to 8.3%

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on a wide range of products and services

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT or equivalent; experience in an accounting role.
• Commitment to the Social Housing and Not for Profit sector is desirable.
• Housing sector finance experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group repairs information for the Monthly Management Accounts.
• Code intercompany postings.
• Produce external customer invoices.
• Maintain Sales Day Books and the Fixed Asset schedule.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Manage contract schedules for internal works.
• Assist with various ad-hoc queries or projects.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Effective communication with non-financial staff

Good IT skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

SUN systems

Job description

Overview

About the job

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum for AAT qualified and/or with demonstrated experience. Salary will be adjusted to reflect qualifications and experience.

Hours: 37 hours per week

At Coastline, we are committed to making a positive impact in our community. We value our customers, uphold transparency, and strive for excellence. If you share these values and have a passion for finance, we want to hear from you!

As a Finance Officer, you will be an essential part of our finance team, supporting the Repairs Accountant. Your key responsibilities will include preparing Group repairs information for the Monthly Management Accounts, coding intercompany postings, producing external customer invoices, maintaining Sales Day Books and the Fixed Asset schedule, and preparing monthly accruals and prepayments. Additionally, you will manage contract schedules for internal works and assist with various ad-hoc queries or projects.

Anticipated closing Date: 30 September 2025

Anticipated interview date: 14 October 2025

Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group repairs information for the Monthly Management Accounts
• Code intercompany postings
• Produce external customer invoices
• Maintain Sales Day Books and the Fixed Asset schedule
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
• Manage contract schedules for internal works
• Assist with various ad-hoc queries or projects

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified AAT or equivalent; experience in an accounting role
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Effective communication with non-financial staff
• Good IT skills
• Experience with SUN systems
• Commitment to the Social Housing and Not for Profit sector is desirable
• Housing sector finance experience is desirable

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Defined Contribution pension scheme, employer matches up to 8.3%
• Healthcare cashback plan, including dental & eyecare
• Health and wellbeing program, including EAP, Thrive Mental Wellbeing app and company sick pay after 1 year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services

About Coastline

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping.