Senior Financial Services Officer

Fairhive Homes Limited; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash plan

Flexible working

Job summary

Fairhive Homes Limited is recruiting for a fixed-term Finance Administrator to provide operational support across the Finance team during a major internal project. You will cover income, payments, reconciliations, and ledger activities while assisting with reporting, audits and system processes.

The role requires strong finance administration experience, ideally within housing or public-sector environments, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, local government, social housing or other regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Direct Debit administration, rent accounting and Housing Benefit processing.
• Handle banking reconciliations and ledger activities including sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process supplier payments, perform account reconciliations and manage credit control.
• Support financial reporting, audits and key system processes in line with regulations.

Skills

Finance administration

Income collection

Credit control

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Education

A-Level qualifications

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

About the role...

Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, this is a fixed-term role created to provide operational support and cover within the Finance team while three colleagues participate in a major internal systems project.

The successful postholder will provide support across a range of finance activities, covering key responsibilities within the Senior Income Officer, Senior Payments Officer and Finance Business Partner functions. The role will also provide administrative support across the wider Finance team, helping to maintain continuity of service and the effective delivery of day-to-day operations throughout the project period.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of financial administration and accounting activities, including Direct Debit administration, rent accounting and Housing Benefit processing, banking reconciliations, sales and purchase ledger activities, supplier payments, account reconciliations and credit control. You will also support financial reporting, audit requirements and key system processes, ensuring records are maintained accurately and activities are carried out in accordance with financial regulations, policies and procedures.

This is a varied role that requires flexibility, collaboration and a willingness to support different areas of the Finance function as business needs evolve. There may also be a requirement to undertake ad hoc line management responsibilities during periods when substantive managers are engaged in project-related activities.

About You...

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring strong finance administration experience, ideally gained within housing, local government, social housing or another regulated environment.

You will have A-Level qualifications or equivalent experience, together with a sound understanding of income collection, credit control, sales ledger and purchase ledger processes. Strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and experience working within a busy finance environment are essential.

You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation. Alongside good intermediate IT skills and experience using finance systems, you’ll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.

Experience of supporting senior finance functions and providing operational cover across multiple areas of finance would be advantageous.

About us…

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.

We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.

Our commitment to you …

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.

We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!

Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.

The closing date for applications will be 20-Oct-2026 23:59, but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date.