Financial Operations Lead

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to supporting older individuals seeks a Finance Operations Lead. This role involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate financial records, and leading a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of finance operations. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days paid leave

Medical expenses support

Induction and ongoing learning opportunities

Life assurance

Occupational sick pay

Pension plan

Referral bonus scheme

Discounts through BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory finance role with strong finance operations principles.
• Ability to manage processes and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Finance Officers for timely processing of invoices.
• Manage purchase ledger and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Skills

Finance Operations Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Financial Operations Lead

Locations:

• Birmingham, UK
• Bristol, UK
• East Midlands, UK
• England, UK
• Leeds, UK
• Liverpool, UK
• London, UK
• Manchester, UK
• Newcastle, UK
• Surrey, UK
• West Midlands, UK
• Virtual

Role Details:

Role: Finance Operations Lead

Location: Remote working, with occasional in-person meetings

Contract: 35 hrs p/w

Salary: £37,000

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a charity dedicated to supporting older people and combating loneliness in later life.

The Finance Operations Lead will oversee tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking processes within the Finance department. This role is ideal for someone with demonstrable experience in managing a busy finance operations team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the Finance Officers to ensure timely processing and payment of purchase ledger invoices and tenant refunds.
2. Ensure invoices are scanned and processed within prescribed timescales.
3. Review monthly supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies.
4. Escalate issues related to purchase ledger or suppliers to the Finance Manager weekly.
5. Manage the purchase ledger module within our housing system, including supplier account setup and management.
6. Prepare, review, and transmit supplier payment runs according to schedules.
7. Complete month-end procedures and ensure the effective closing of the AP system.
8. Monitor purchase ledger mailboxes and resolve queries promptly.
9. Authorize and process refunds to tenants and local authorities, ensuring compliance with delegated authority.
10. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
11. Generate purchase ledger aging analysis and payment date reports.
12. Oversee banking, accounts receivable, and rent ledger activities, reporting progress and challenges weekly.

About You:

Skills and Experience:

1. Experience as a Finance Operations Lead or similar supervisory finance role.
2. Strong understanding of finance operations principles.
3. Ability to manage processes and maintain accurate financial records within deadlines.
4. Excellent customer service skills.
5. Hands-on experience with leadership and team management.
6. Attention to detail and high accuracy.

Essential Criteria:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2. Leadership experience in a similar role.
3. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Experience with housing and finance software.
2. Understanding of non-profit or voluntary sector operations.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days paid leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years, plus bank/public holidays
• Induction and ongoing learning opportunities
• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Pay progression based on skills and contributions
• Medical expenses support (Medicash)
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Referral bonus scheme
• Life assurance, occupational sick pay, pension, and more

Additional Information:

Early applications are encouraged as the role will close once sufficient applications are received. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, provide two references, and may need to undergo a DBS check at the company's expense. Disclosure of convictions is required, and failure to do so may result in employment withdrawal.

Other Details:

• Job Family: Finance
• Pay Type: Salary
• Salary Range: £37,000
• Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, England, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Surrey, West Midlands, Virtual