Job Description

Change Housing has a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly team.

We partner in supporting the most vulnerable in our society to live independent lives in their own homes.

Change Housing, together with subsidiaries Hilldale Housing Association and Quays Housing, provide Specialist Supported Housing and homelessness bridging accommodation and services to some of the most vulnerable people in our society who need additional support to live better, more independent lives. We bring expertise and capability together which enables the small-scale registered housing provider to create operational excellence, growth and diversification. We are part of the wider FourSynergy Group - a leading UK provider offering an end-to-end service that spans the four core pillars of social care: care, housing, development and investment.

As a Finance Assistant you will play a key role supporting our Finance and Housing operational teams by ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

You will process transaction accounting predominantly on purchase ledger transactions with support on other transactions where required.

Key Responsibilities will include

Processing of supplier invoices Balancing of purchase ledgers on a monthly and annual basis Regular purchase ledger statement reconciliation Payment runs as required Dealing with related queries from suppliers and colleagues Ensuring that all the correct financial controls are adhered to and support all audit activities, monthly balance sheet recs where required Posting rent receipts Resolving rent posting queries with housing & income collection staff Bank reconciliations, cash posting & supporting resolution of cash variances Ensuring that all financial year end deadlines are met and audit files are submitted to auditors in a timely manner

Our ideal candidate will have

Significant experience working in a transactional finance role Experience of producing accurate and timely information, posting and reconciling ledgers and accounts Experience of working to a monthly finance timetable Experience of communicating and working effectively with non-financial colleagues at all levels of a business Experience of providing a high level of customer service Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel A practical common-sense approach An ability to manage own time and work to strict deadlines Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving attitude.
Whilst not essential it would be advantageous if you have experience of rent accounting processes and procedures and are studying for a financial qualification

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Life insurance Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salford M50 2ZY

Application deadline: 30/07/2025