Job Description

Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time

Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) is a values-driven social care organisation committed to enabling people with disabilities to live full, independent lives in their own homes and communities.

Job Purpose:

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Finance Officer to help us ensure our financial sustainability while delivering exceptional care and support.

As a Finance Officer at SOL, you will assist in connecting day-to-day financial activity with the wider goals of the organisation. You will work closely with service managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and ensure that resources are used effectively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support a small Business Support Team, ensuring effective day-to-day financial operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with the Workforce Deployment Team and Payroll Co-ordinator. Function as a strategic partner to operational teams, offering financial insight and guidance. Coordinate inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across services. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for internal review. Support funding applications, tenders, and service development proposals with robust financial modelling. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and external reporting requirements. Build financial awareness and capability across non-finance teams. Contribute to continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Essential Criteria:

Part qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or qualified by experience or holding an equivalent qualification. Experience in processing payroll and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Experience in leading or managing a small team. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships. Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

Desirable:

Experience in the social care, health, or third sector. Understanding of social care funding and commissioning frameworks. Familiarity with charity accounting.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for someone who is:

Values-driven and committed to the mission of inclusive, person-centred support. Proactive and solution-focused with a continuous improvement mindset. Collaborative and supportive, both within the finance team and across the organisation. Adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Please Note: This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.

WORK PATTERN - 37 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,950.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person