Job Description

Business & Finance Officer

(Please note - Only applications that include complete responses to all screening questions and an attached CV will be considered).

Ideal for an

experienced

finance administrator with strong systems and organisational skills.

Full-time (28 - 40 hours per week) supporting finance, payroll, invoicing and office operations within a respected Home Care & Residential Care service. Salary will be dependent on hours worked and experience. Requires strong finance admin skills, excellent Excel, and confidence working independently. Based in Selsey & Chichester.

We can consider some flexibility around school hours, but term-time-only working is not available.

This is a summary of the role. A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Location: Selsey & Chichester
Salary: Dependent on experience

Sussex Grange provides high-quality Home Care and Residential Care across the Chichester and Selsey area. We're looking for a highly competent Business & Finance Officer to join our small but busy office team. This is not a trainee position - we need someone confident, experienced and able to independently manage finance, invoicing and administrative processes to a high standard.

About the Role

You will play a key part in ensuring our financial and business operations run smoothly. This includes:

Strong finance administration, invoicing, bookkeeping and reconciliation skills

Experience managing invoicing, credit control, financial reporting and debtor processes

High-level Excel ability (advanced formulas and data analysis)

Experience preparing payroll data for submission and supporting budget monitoring

Competence with Xero or similar accounting systems

Confident using care-planning or rostering systems to produce accurate finance and payroll information

Ability to handle enquiries and provide clear guidance on adult social care funding options

Experience liaising with Local Authorities, NHS teams, solicitors, accountants and other external professionals

Strong understanding of data protection, information security and compliance requirements

Experience managing and configuring office and care-related technology (devices, cloud systems, user accounts and permissions)

Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail

Ability to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to Directors and Leadership teams

Proven ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and maintain accuracy in a busy environment

This is a varied role suited to someone who is proactive, organised and confident working both independently and as part of a small team.

What We're Looking For

Essential experience includes:

Strong finance administration, invoicing, bookkeeping and reconciliation skills

High-level Excel ability (formulas, data analysis)

Experience preparing payroll for submission

Competence with Xero or similar accounting systems

Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail

Confidence working with external professionals and handling sensitive information

Ability to manage and configure office and care-related technology, including devices, cloud-based systems and software platforms

Desirable (not essential):

Experience in home care or residential care

Knowledge of adult social care funding pathways

Familiarity with care-planning or care-management systems

Finance or business administration qualifications (AAT, ICB, Xero, Business Admin L3/4 etc.)

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and adhere to rigorous safer recruitment practices. This role requires an enhanced DBS check to ensure a safe, secure and supportive environment for all.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,500.00-29,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chichester PO20 9DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Please summarise your experience with finance administration, including invoicing, bookkeeping and reconciliation. What accounting software have you used (e.g., Xero), and what level of competence do you have with it? How would you rate your Excel skills, and which advanced functions or tasks are you confident performing? What is your current notice period, and when would you be available to start if offered the role?
Work Location: In person