Business Support Officer - Barnet

Business Support Officer – Barnet

We are recruiting a full‑time Business Support Officer to join our team on a fixed term contract until May 2026. The individual will be a key team member for our East services based in Barnet. The role involves administrative duties around finance, employee engagement and office management.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and PO support
• Raising invoice recharges and journals such as online purchases for people we support, emergency cash advances, fuel, mileage and service car leases
• Income returns and support local banking
• Credit card reconciliations
• Petty cash management
• Fundraising income support
• Dealing with support queries and redirecting appropriately
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Liaising with visitors and contractors
• Supporting employee engagement
• Agency support
• Health and safety management
• Other tasks as required

About you

• Previous administration experience and strong IT knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to produce reports and presentations.
• Experience working with figures (e.g., sales and purchase ledger, petty cash and reconciliation work) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and experience managing sensitive data, including workforce documentation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, adapt to new systems and processes, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

We are really passionate about what we do and look for likeminded individuals with a positive attitude to people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
• Training: Access to award‑winning training and development
• Wagestream: Flexibly access your pay throughout the month via a dedicated app
• Aviva Digicare + workplace: Wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support
• TELUS Health: 24/7 confidential counselling and support platform and helpline, free for all colleagues
• Discounted mobile phone contracts – up to 30% off via Vodafone Employee Advantage programme
• Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring friends to work for Hft
• Free life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Family‑friendly policies: part‑time, annualised and compressed hours; generous return‑to‑work bonus following maternity leave

We look forward to receiving your application.