Assistant Finance Manager

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Faversham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in Faversham is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to support their financial operations. This role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, managing budgets, and leading a team of Finance Assistants. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of finance experience, an AAT qualification, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers

Training & career progression opportunities

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Strong experience with management accounts, AP/AR.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid financial analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Oversee AP/AR functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow.

Skills

Management accounts

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Team supervision

Contract management

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Access Financials

Job description

# Assistant Finance Manager## Job Introduction### **Assistant Finance Manager**Faversham (Hybrid – 2 days WFH) Full-time Occasional travel across Kent & South East LondonAvante Care and Support Ltd is a well-established provider of residential and community care for older people across Kent and South East London. We’re now looking for an experienced **Assistant Finance Manager** to join our Head Office team in Faversham.This is a hands-on role with real impact — supporting the financial operations of our care homes, leading a small team, and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.---### **What you’ll be doing**You’ll play a key role in keeping our finance function running smoothly, with responsibilities including:* Supporting the preparation of **monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts*** Overseeing **AP/AR functions**, ensuring accuracy, controls and compliance* Managing **budgeting, forecasting and cashflow**, with ongoing review of income and costs* Producing **KPIs, financial analysis and reports** for senior management* Supervising and supporting **4 Finance Assistants**, including appraisals and regular supervisions* Supporting **internal and external audits*** Leading month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journals* Acting as the main point of contact for key supplier contracts, renewals and re-tenders* Supporting Care Home Managers to better understand and manage their budgets* Maintaining the fixed asset register and balance sheet reconciliations* Preparing and submitting **VAT and ONS returns**---### **About you**You’ll be confident, organised and comfortable juggling priorities in a busy environment. Ideally, you’ll bring:* At least **4 years’ experience** in a finance role with broad exposure* **AAT qualification** (or equivalent) with ongoing CPD — study support available* Strong experience with **management accounts, AP/AR, budgeting and forecasting*** Advanced **Excel skills** and solid financial analysis capability* Experience supervising or mentoring staff* Confidence working with non-finance colleagues and explaining the numbers* Contract management experience (desirable)* Experience using **Access Financials** (ideal, not essential)* A full UK driving licence and access to a carDue to the care environment, a **DBS check** will be required.--- Competitive pay FREE DBS check & uniform Flexible working patterns Pension contributions Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers Training & career progression opportunities 24/7 access to GP & counselling Employee recognition awards Life AssuranceApply now and help build the future of care at Avante Care & Support.**Closing Date: 4 January 2026**### Assistant Finance Manager* **Salary** £40k- £42k depending upon experience* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/118/627* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 04 January, 2026* **Job Category** Business support* **Service/ Department** Finance* **Location** Faversham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 16 December, 2025