Financial Administrator

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Free meal on every shift

Job summary

The Sidcup Care Home, part of Bupa, is seeking a part-time Financial Administrator to support invoicing, banking and debt management. You will liaise with authorities and admissions documentation, safeguarding resident funds and managing supplier payments.

You will process payroll, maintain records, and provide clerical support to the Home Manager. A friendly, organised approach and strong attention to detail are essential to serve residents and families effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Administrator with excellent customer service.
• Able to handle diverse workload in a care-home setting.
• Capable of supporting residents, families and internal teams with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and income; complete banking and debt management.
• Liaise with Local and Health Authorities for information and payment receipt.
• Ensure documentation and terms for admissions are recorded; manage petty cash and supplier payments.
• Process payroll and maintain staff records for timely payments.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly manner

Organised

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description:Financial AdministratorLocation: The Sidcup Care Home, 2-8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup DA14 4BGContract: Permanent - Part TimeHours: 24 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday and FridaySalary: up to £22,089.60 per hour depending on experience (FTE - up to £36,816.00)Closing date: Tuesday 29th September at 11.59pmCQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10The Sidcup offers nursing and residential care, both long-term and short stay care.The home is a purpose-built with modern comforts and conveniences. It prides itself on its warm and homely environment where residents can relax and feel safe inside the home and in the gardens. All bedrooms have en suite facilities and are furnished to a high standard.The home consists of two floors, with dining rooms and lounges on each floor. The home also benefits from its own cinema lounge, large well- maintained gardens, its own hairdressing salon, and private lounge, ideal for family events and celebrations.At mealtimes a wide range of nutritious dishes are offered, always made with fresh ingredients. Residents' dietary needs and personal preferences are always taken into account by the chef.As well as regular, organised activities such as quizzes, bingo, film afternoons, board games and arts and crafts sessions, trips out to local places of interest, visiting entertainers and pantomimes, as well as tai chi and holistic massage and aromatherapy.We make health happenHere at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.You'll help us make health happen by:Using bespoke software to raise invoices, process income including cash allocation, complete banking and take appropriate action in relation to debt management.Liaising with Local and Health Authorities to ensure appropriate information and payment is received.Ensuring correct and complete documentation including Terms and Conditions are provided and recorded for all admissions.Safeguarding monies on behalf of residents and funds raised by the home, recording and reconciling transactions to bank statements.Ensuring effective administration of purchasing and supplier payments, management of petty cash transactions and replenishment.Processing of employee related information and payroll to ensure staff information and payments are accurate and timely.Providing clerical support to the Home Manager, including letter writing, memos and local management reporting.Maintaining a well-ordered filing system, stationary replenishment and personnel file management.Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:You've worked as a Financial Administrator before with experience in providing excellent customer service and you'll have a friendly manner both face to face and over the phone. You're approachable, organised, have an eye for detail and the ability to build strong relationships with our residents, their families and internal/external teams. You're dedicated, efficient and can handle a varied workload, and importantly, your caring attitude underpins everything you do - to make a real difference to people's lives.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health supportAnnual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes28 days holidayWe offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!Free meal on every shiftInterest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWhy Bupa?We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Part timeJob Area:Care Home - Facilities & Home SupportLocations:The SidcupHealth & wellbeing programme, Private dental insurance, Paid volunteer time, Referral programme, Company pension, Gym membership, Free flu jabs, Additional leave, Cycle to work scheme, Discounted or free food, Employee mentoring programme, Financial planning services