Finance officer

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£31,585 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 February 2026
Location:	North East
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Karbon Homes
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	RQ00001598-60897

Summary

Come and make a difference at the Karbon as a Finance Officer

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Finance Officer in the Finance Team. Our team mission is to provide high quality financial services, support and advice and to be a key enabler of success within Karbon.

About The Role

Responsible for finance related issues, in the directorate you support, including:

• Supporting the delivery of accurate financial information.
  
  • Assistance with month end accounts preparation. Processing a wide range of accruals and prepayments.
    
    • Providing support and guidance to budget managers.
      
      • Supporting production of annual budgets and year end accounts.
        
        • Ensuring value for money in all costs.
          
          • Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
            

            Please see job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

            About You

            You'll have a strong record of demonstrable achievement in service delivery of accountancy services with experience in a busy finance department. You'll be confident collaborating with colleagues throughout the business. Experience of using accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential.

            Working With Us

            The successful candidate will work in the Financial Reporting team. If you require further information or have any queries about the role, please contact Carole Crozier at carole.crozier@karbonhomes.co.uk

            Key Details

            • Finance Officer - Permanent role
              
              • Salary is £31,585 per annum
                
                • Location: Hybrid working - contractual office base to be agreed
                  
                  • 37 hours per week
                    

                    We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

                    The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

                    Why Join Us?

                    We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

                    • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
                      
                      • Birthday leave
                        
                        • Occupational pension
                          
                          • Health cash plan
                            
                            • Flexible benefits pot
                              
                              • Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
                                

                                Ready To Apply?

                                If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

                                We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting-but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

                                Key Dates

                                Closing date for applications

                                Tuesday 27 January 2026

                                We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications-so don't wait too long to apply!

                                Interview date

                                To be confirmed

                                We're Inclusive

                                We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
                                Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

                                A Note for Recruitment Agencies

                                We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding-we've got this covered!