Finance Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Location: On site / Caterham, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Finance
Salary: Competitive salary

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Finance Assistant

We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team on a 12 month (approximately) fixed term contract.

As Finance Assistant you will work closely with Buyers and the wider Finance team to deliver effective cost control across the Croudace Group, with a particular focus on the procurement of materials.

What you’ll be doing:

Building strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure accurate and timely payments

Processing invoices efficiently

Conducting throrough checks and verification of material deliveries

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring:

Previous experience in a finance assistant role.

Good working knowledge of MS excel and spreadsheets

Experience of working with ERP Systems. .

Experience working with inventory

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you’ll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution

Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a *health cash plan (with cover for children), *private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks

Life assurance* cover of up to 8x your annual salary

Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects

Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression

Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms

Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging

Everything else: *retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

*dependent on length of service

Do you have right to work in the uk? (Please note if invited to attend interview, you will need documentation of this such as a passport)

Do you have UK driving licence?

Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?

Do you have experience working within a purchase ledger role?

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