Job Description

: Senior Finance Officer

Organisation:

Crwban Care and Support Ltd

Location:

Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales

Salary:

33,000 - 36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Reporting to:

Directors

Role Purpose

Crwban Care and Support Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly organised

Senior Finance Officer

to take sole responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

This is a

key, trusted role

within a growing care provider, supporting approximately

80 staff and 18 residents across 10 supported living houses

. Although the role does not involve line management, it carries

significant responsibility and autonomy

, requiring a high level of accuracy, discretion, and sector-specific understanding.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Staffing Finance

End-to-end management of payroll for approximately 80 staff, including: Salaries, enhancements, overtime, sleep-ins, and mileage Starters, leavers, and changes to terms Processing and paying staff expenses and mileage claims Liaising with local authority finance teams regarding: Additional hours Variations to funded support Financial queries and reconciliations

Financial Management & Accounting

Full management of the organisation's

Xero accounting system

, including: Bank reconciliations Supplier payments Ledger maintenance Managing multiple house bank accounts and cost centres Producing accurate financial information to support directors Supporting month-end processes and financial oversight

Housing & Operational Finance

Responsibility for all house-related financial activity across 10 properties, including: Utilities Rent Council tax Insurance Other recurring and ad-hoc costs Ensuring payments are made accurately and on time Monitoring expenditure and highlighting variances or concerns

Corporate Appointeeship

Acting as

Corporate Appointee

for a small number of individuals supported by the organisation Managing benefits income and expenditure in line with: DWP requirements Safeguarding expectations Audit and compliance standards Maintaining clear, accurate and auditable financial records

Compliance & Controls

Ensuring financial processes comply with: HMRC requirements Funding authority expectations Internal controls and best practice Supporting audits, inspections, and financial reviews as required Maintaining confidentiality and data protection at all times

Person Specification

Essential

Proven experience in a

finance or payroll role

with sole or high-level responsibility Experience managing

payroll

in a complex staffing environment Strong working knowledge of

Xero

Experience of reconciliation and multi-account finance management High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Confidence liaising with external finance teams and stakeholders

Desirable

Experience within the

care, health, or supported living sector

Experience of

corporate appointeeship

or benefits management Understanding of local authority funding and additional hours processes AAT qualification or equivalent experience

What We Offer

A trusted, autonomous role within a values-led care organisation The opportunity to make a real difference in a growing service Competitive salary reflecting responsibility and accountability Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment An opportunity for fast role development and promotion within a fast growing company
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Treforest, CF37 1SN