Finance Officer — Xero, Budgets & Compliance

Elevate; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Professional development

Inclusive working culture

Job summary

Elevate Supported Living is seeking a detail-focused Finance Officer to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, planning and reporting across multiple sites in the UK. The role delivers accurate accounts, forecasts and budgets while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will work with directors, budget-holders and external accountants, ensuring efficient financial operations and value-for-money across services. AAT or equivalent required; 3+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent; solid experience in financial management.
• 3+ years in financial management, ideally in health, social care, or local authority-facing settings.
• Proficient with Xero and Excel and related MS Office tools.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, HMRC compliance, and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts and records using Xero and Excel.
• Design and maintain P&L reports, cash flow forecasts and budget trackers.
• Provide quarterly forecasts, reconciliations, controls and audit trails.
• Support budget holders with regular reviews and value-for-money insights.
• Process payroll receipts and expense sheets for payroll in a timely manner.
• Maintain petty cash across sites and upload receipts to the accountant.
• Liaise with external accountants on management reports and year-end accounts.
• Ensure PAYE compliance and HMRC requirements are met.
• Support development of financial systems to improve efficiency.
• Provide professional financial support to directors and contribute to planning.
• Communicate with local authorities and external stakeholders as appropriate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Financial reporting

PAYE compliance

HMRC compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elevate Supported Living is seeking a detail-focused Finance Officer to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, planning and reporting across multiple sites in the UK. The role delivers accurate accounts, forecasts and budgets while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will work with directors, budget-holders and external accountants, ensuring efficient financial operations and value-for-money across services. AAT or equivalent required; 3+ years in related roles.