Finance Officer

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Finance team as our Finance Officer. This is a full-time 12 month fixed term position, working 37.5 hours per week, working flexibly between home and our office in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Sense provides a range of support services for people with complex disabilities including residential, supported living and day services. We are commissioned by over 100 local authorities and clinical commissioning groups across the UK The finance officer will work as part of the Finance Team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organisations financial information through the accurate recording of financial transactions on a timely basis. The successful candidate will be supporting colleagues across Sense to ensure the financial health of the organisation by advising on how to operate within set finance procedures.

Key Responsibilities Accountable for collecting payments, daily cash posting, allocation and input tocomputerised accounts system To process ad-hoc payments in line with authorisation limits and finance procedures To support the procurement team with managing day to day banking and credit card activities Funder account management and regular account reconciliations on complex aged debt accounts Raising regular, reoccurring and one off invoices To identify income accruals/received in advanced and assist with preparation of journals in line with monthly timetable Proactively call funders early in the cash collection cycle to confirm receipt of invoices and / or identify any disputes preventing payment. Resolving disputes in an efficient and effective manner. Key skills and experience Recent experience of undertaking a similar role Experience analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions Experience of building excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies to ensure team objectives are met. Experience of using finance software Experience of resolving issues independently, taking ownership as problems arise and exercising judgement in referring issues to colleagues Experience of challenging current ways of working, making recommendations to improve processes and ensuring that any changes are implemented by all involved For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page. About Sense Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose. We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment. As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan - Sense Our Values Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers: We’re creating change We’re always learning We’re better together To apply: Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger. We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits. If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.