Finance & HR Manager
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2025 |
| Location: | DA1 2EN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vila Healthcare Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance & HR Manager to support our financial operations. This position requires a self-starter with strong finance skills and excellent communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Xero Accounting Management: Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions using Xero.
Local Authority Funding: Understand and manage financial contributions, including client and local authority payments.
Billing & Reconciliation: Process invoices, reconcile bills (Dext), and ensure timely payments from private and funded clients (long-term and short-term).
Payroll Administration: Prepare staff payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Financial Follow-Up: Confidently liaise with clients, local authorities, and external parties via phone and email to follow up on outstanding payments.
Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial reports and ensure adherence to care industry financial regulations.
Requirements
Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within the care home sector.
Proficiency in Xero accounting software and a solid understanding of financial processes.
Strong knowledge of local authority funding, private client fees, and reconciliation.
Excellent telephone communication skills – able to confidently follow up on payments.
Strong written communication for professional email correspondence.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while delivering high-quality financial support.
Key Responsibilities
Xero Accounting Management: Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions using Xero.
Local Authority Funding: Understand and manage financial contributions, including client and local authority payments.
Billing & Reconciliation: Process invoices, reconcile bills (Dext), and ensure timely payments from private and funded clients (long-term and short-term).
Payroll Administration: Prepare staff payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Financial Follow-Up: Confidently liaise with clients, local authorities, and external parties via phone and email to follow up on outstanding payments.
Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial reports and ensure adherence to care industry financial regulations.
Requirements
Proven experience in a similar finance role, preferably within the care home sector.
Proficiency in Xero accounting software and a solid understanding of financial processes.
Strong knowledge of local authority funding, private client fees, and reconciliation.
Excellent telephone communication skills – able to confidently follow up on payments.
Strong written communication for professional email correspondence.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while delivering high-quality financial support.