Finance Officer

Location :
Hybrid, Bradford, in the office approximately once a month. Salary :
Circa £32,000 per annum Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people. Build Your Finance Career While Making a Difference We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll support the Service Charge Accountant and wider service charge team in delivering accurate service charge budgets, forecasts and accounts.

You'll play a key role in ensuring service charge costs are calculated and allocated correctly, helping us provide a transparent and positive experience for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills and a finance background who enjoys working with data, solving problems and ensuring accuracy. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the preparation of service charge budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts.

Assisting with the calculation and allocation of service charge costs in line with occupancy agreements and regulatory requirements. Maintaining accurate financial records and service charge data. Producing customer communications and financial information with a high level of accuracy. Investigating and resolving discrepancies and identifying potential issues. Supporting key finance processes and ensuring deadlines are met. Working closely with the Service Charge Accountant and wider Finance team to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

Contributing to continuous improvements in systems, processes and reporting. Salary The spot salary for the Finance Officer post is Circa £32,000 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Hands on experience of accounting and financial principles e.g. month end processes, forecasting, budget setting etc. Experience using finance systems and working with financial data. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, large datasets and data manipulation. Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy. A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.

The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships Part-qualified in a relevant accounting qualification (or actively working towards qualification) Interviews Stage 1: A Place to Connect A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring Planned date: 18th or 21st September via Teams Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.

You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 28th September at our Bradford office. We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step A place to build a future We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter. And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look…