Job Description

Finance Assistant
? Make a real difference: Become a Finance Assistant with Independent Lives!
? 12.60/hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation ? 30 Hour Contract
Are you ready to bring precision, integrity, and impact to financial operations? Join our Independent Lives team in South Suffolk as a Finance Administrator.
? The Role: We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Finance Administrator to support our South Suffolk Independent Lives team in managing financial processes with accuracy and care. This role requires someone who can work independently, solve financial challenges, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
You'll be the backbone of our financial operations-ensuring smooth transactions, timely payments, and accurate reporting that supports our mission to help people live the lives they choose.
About the role
? Why You'll Love Working With Us:
? Be part of something bigger - Join our employee-owned social enterprise and help shape the future of care.
? Award-winning training - Gain bespoke skills and even a Health & Social Care qualification!
???? Great perks - Cycle to work scheme, casual dress, on-site parking, employee assistance programme, and more.
? Secure your future - Up to 8% pension contribution and permanent contracts.
? Every day is different - And every day counts.
? What You'll Do:

• Set up and monitor payment processes for customers
• Process staff claims, p-card spends, mileage, and payroll queries
• Order service supplies in line with procurement processes
• Create, process, and deploy invoices
• Manage credit control and monitor outstanding payments
• Track income and expenditure, reporting concerns to management
• Support financial reporting and inputting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders and customers
• Collaborate with Business Support and the Finance Team to ensure accuracy

? What You'll Need:

• Previous experience in finance or accounting (healthcare or care setting preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills
• A degree in finance, accounting, or related field - desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Problem-solving mindset and sound financial decision-making
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and person-centred values

? Your Journey Starts Here:
We offer a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one.
Your start date will be confirmed after an enhanced DBS (which we pay for!) and recruitment checks.
? Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to change lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.
About the company
At Leading Lives, you'll grow your skills while making a real impact. We're a supportive, inclusive team that values your individuality and passion for helping others.
With five diverse service lines, there's a role to match your strengths - and a team that's got your back every step of the way.
Start your journey with us and enjoy a potential welcome bonus of up to 250!
Required Criteria
Desired Criteria
Skills you'll need

• Motivating
• Motivation
• Inspiring Others
• Communication
• Developing People
• Teamwork
• Building Relationships
• Equal Opportunities
• Listening to patients
• Providing Care
• Administering Medicine
• Empathy
• Paperwork and Record Keeping
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Providing personal care
• Experience supporting people who display behaviour that communicates

Skills Required