Finance Officer

Habinteg Housing Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Habinteg Housing Association in Bradford is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Finance team. This varied role covers purchase ledger, sales ledger, rent ledger and cashbook processing, ensuring accurate financial transactions and timely processing.

You will work in a small to medium finance team, supporting supplier payments, tenant payments, VAT and ad hoc duties, delivering reliable information and strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Interview date: TBC.

Qualifications

• Experience in a small to medium Finance team handling day-to-day financial processes.
• Organised and customer focused with attention to detail.
• Ability to support purchase ledgers, rent ledgers and cashbook tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices with correct coding, approvals and timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly BACS payments and manage rent transactions.
• Process rent account adjustments and reconciliations; raise sales invoices.

Job description

We are looking for an organised and customer focused Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a varied role with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, rent ledger and cashbook transactions, ensuring the smooth operation of key financial processes across the organisation.

At Habinteg, we are looking for people who care about our mission and want to use their finance skills to make a difference. We value curiosity, teamwork, accountability and a strong work ethic. In return, we offer meaningful work, development and mentoring.

About the role

Working closely with colleagues, suppliers and external agencies, you will play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, resolving queries and supporting the delivery of an efficient finance service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, building relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Whatyou’llbe doing

• Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding, approval and payment in line with agreed terms.
• Verify invoices against approved purchase orders and delegated authority levels.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently and professionally.
• Prepare weekly BACS payment runs in accordance with financial controls and procedures.
• Review aged creditor balances and clear outstanding items.
• Support the accurate processing of tenant payments and rent transactions.
• Upload Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and Supporting People payment schedules.
• Process rent account adjustments and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve rent account queries from colleagues and external agencies.
• Carry out regular rent ledger reconciliations and clear outstanding items.
• Raise sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure VAT is correctly accounted for.
• Undertake debt collection activities in line with organisational policies.
• Produce aged debt reports and management information to support monthly reporting.

General Finance Support

• Assist with cashbook maintenance and reconciliations.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You will be a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, or equivalent, with experience in a small to medium Finance team who takes ownership of issues and sees them through to resolution. Works effectively under pressure. Is approachable, personable and customer focused. Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment would be helpful, but we are also interested in people with transferable experience and the right mindset.

At Habinteg, our mission is to create accessible homes, inclusive communities where everyone can live independently and provide an excellent service to our customers. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real difference, and you want to be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, integrity and positive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview date: TBC

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at [e-mail] if you would like to chat or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or the interview process.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship; only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered.

If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the full job description pleasefeel free to contact the HR department: e-mail: [e-mail]

Base: Bradford (Hybrid)

Hours: 35 hours – Temp to Perm