At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage invoicing and resolve billing queries.
- Company: Real Life Options, empowering lives across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28+ days leave, pension scheme, and employee perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while supporting people to live their best lives.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 32000 £ per year.
Fixed term contract in Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum
Fixed term, 6 months minimum
At Real Life Options, every role is a vital part of a bigger mission, working together to empower, uplift, and transform lives across the UK. Our frontline teams provide the freedom, dignity, and support that help people live life on their own terms. But behind the scenes, our finance team ensures financial stability, allowing us to continue delivering life‑changing support.
What You’ll Do
The post holder will work as a member of the Finance team with responsibility for accurate monthly and weekly invoicing to local authorities, NHS and private customers, and for resolving any billing queries.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Resolve inbox queries from service managers, local authorities, and families
- Create bespoke weekly sheets to meet service requirements
- Liaise with local authorities/service managers/team coordinators to obtain the correct information needed to invoice
- Raise support invoices from weekly operations sheets
- Query unusual items or significant changes with service managers
- Add notes in NetSuite for upcoming changes
- Populate and return local authority schedules/portals in a timely manner
- Ad‑hoc billing from reports, including mileage
- Invoicing credit card and supplier invoice recharges
- Work to pre‑determined month‑end deadlines
- Run and distribute month‑end income reports
- Set up and close customer accounts in NetSuite
- Update fees annually for uplifts
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in team meetings
- Take part in departmental continuous improvement initiatives
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and work practices at all times
- Respect and uphold the organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all stakeholders
- Respect and adhere to confidentiality and GDPR policies
- Perform any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post
Experience and Skills
- 3+ years of experience working in a Finance Team environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Social care finance experience preferred
- NetSuite experience desirable but not essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and collaborative attitude
Why Join Us?
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and career progression
- Work that matters — support people to live their best lives
- Work‑life balance with a minimum of 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Financial benefits: pension scheme, life cover, and health cash plan
- Employee perks: exclusive discounts, wellbeing schemes, cycle‑to‑work programme, and more
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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