Finance Officer

Date Posted 25/07/2024

Application Closing Date 19/08/2024 23:59

Hours 36 per week

Salary £29400 per annum

Location Salford

Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

 

As part of our Finance team, you’ll provide a wide range of financial services including monthly management reporting, performance reports, statutory reports, and budget production.

 

Why ForHousing?

  • Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
  • Hybrid working – most of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer. There will be a requirement to attend the office on occasion.
  • Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
  • STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
  • Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
  • Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
  • Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Preparing reports.
  • Posting journals, cash books, and payments.
  • Carrying out administrative duties.
  • Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting and resolving any errors or anomalies.
  • Monitoring expenditure and discussing variations between actual and budgeted costs with budget holders.
  • Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring audit compliance.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Great communications and customer service skills.
  • Experience extracting data from IT systems.
  • Initiative and attention to detail.

ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.

 

If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk

 

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application numbers.