Finance Manager - Home-Start Greenwich in Rochdale

About The Role

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Location: Head Office, SE18 3QA

Staffing: None

Hours: Permanent, Part Time – 4 days (28 hours per week, 52 weeks)

Salary: £37,765 per annum

Closing Date: 17 April 2026

Job Purpose

The prime purpose of this role is to support effective and efficient use of financial resources and systems across Home‑Start Greenwich. The role will ensure day‑to‑day accurate and efficient financial administration, monitoring, and reporting, and will also provide support to the Finance, Fundraising and Marketing sub‑committee.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger – input purchase ledger invoices, manage supplier accounts, staff expenses, PLEO, and execute timely and accurate payment runs.
• Maintain the sales ledger – authorise and code invoices in line with company coding structure, handle AR invoicing and debtor reporting.
• Financial management for Plumstead Nursery and Eglinton Nursery – monthly invoicing, direct debit processing, debtor reporting and ad‑hoc assistance to nursery managers.
• Work with HR and the outsourced payroll provider to prepare and process monthly payroll, manage PAYE and pension payments.
• Prepare annual budgets with the Director of Operations.
• Produce regular budget monitoring reports, investigate variances and ensure delivery within agreed budgets alongside budget leads.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and manage the fixed asset and depreciation schedule.
• Assist with grant applications, produce budgetary documents and monitor grant awards to the Senior Leadership Team and external funders.
• Ensure accurate and timely closure of the financial accounts for month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end; produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow).
• Support the production of statutory audited accounts in collaboration with the Director of Operations and auditors.
• Record and reconcile petty cash and prepare postings to the finance systems.
• Record Gift Aid and report to HMRC in accordance with accounting principles and best practice.
• Provide advice on financial queries, ensuring responses align with Home‑Start Greenwich financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and reduce costs or improve contracts.
• Maintain and update financial procedures to retain efficiency and align with industry best practice, staying abreast of changes in the financial accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial accounting records in accordance with Home‑Start Greenwich policies, facilitating timely management and statutory reporting.
• Undertake other finance administrative tasks and general support to the Director of Operations as required.

Experience and Skills

• Qualified or part‑qualified AAT, CIMA, ACCA.
• Experience producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight current position and future risks.
• Excellent computer literacy – MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and internet applications.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of computerised financial accounting systems and spreadsheets – Xero desirable but not necessary.
• Proven experience working directly with Senior Leadership Teams and external accountants.
• Charity finance experience desirable.

Benefits of Working for Home‑Start Greenwich

• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Ongoing Training and Development
• 50% Childcare Discount at Plumstead Nursery
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High Street, Online Stores and Leisure Discount Cards

Inclusion Matters

Home‑Start Greenwich is an equal opportunities employer and champion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We recruit for the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Candidates must be based in the UK, have fluent spoken and written English, and the right to work in the UK. Special consideration is given to local candidates based in Southeast London.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this role. To apply please complete the application form on our website. HSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff working with children and vulnerable adults to share this commitment. Safe recruitment is an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and it is essential that the assessment and selection of candidates for positions working or having regular contact with children and vulnerable adults is robust. Checks at an appropriate level will be undertaken prior to taking up employed work or voluntary activity.

We look forward to receiving your application.