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# 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