Finance Officer (Care Sector)

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-time

Location: Warrington

The Vacancy - This is a Permanent, Full-Time role, 37 Hours per week

The Role

We’re looking for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team at Catalyst Choices.

Catalyst Choices is a social care provider committed to delivering person-centered, high-quality services across Warrington & St Helens. The Finance Officer will support the financial integrity and performance of the organization, ensuring that resources are used effectively to deliver sustainable, compassionate care. This role is a key part of the Finance Team, providing accurate financial information, analysis, and insight to support operational leaders and strategic decision-making.

Role Purpose

Catalyst Choices is a social care provider committed to delivering person-centered, high-quality services across Warrington & St Helens.

To support financial operations by managing sales revenue, overseeing debt collection, reconciling commissioned hours, and assisting with month-end processes to en-sure accurate reporting. Maximizing revenue generation, support registered care man-agers.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Revenue Management:

• Raise and process invoices for services delivered in line with contracts and commissioning agreements

• Ensure accurate recording of income across multiple funding streams (e.g. local authorities, NHS, private clients)

• Monitor revenue against budgets and highlight variances

  
  

Debt Collection (Credit Control)

• Manage aged debtor reports and follow up on outstanding payments

• Liaise with commissioners and clients to resolve invoice queries promptly

• Maintain strong cash flow through effective credit control procedures

• Escalate high-risk or overdue debts as appropriate

  
  

Commissioned Hours Reconciliation

• Reconcile commissioned hours against actual service delivery data

• Investigate discrepancies between planned and delivered hours

• Work closely with operations teams to ensure accurate reporting

• Support contract compliance and funding claims

Month-End Support

• Assist in month-end close processes including:

o Accurate Revenue recognition

o Accruals and prepayments

o Reconciliations (income, debtors, and service data)

• Prepare reports and supporting schedules for management accounts

• Ensure deadlines are met and financial data is accurate

  
  

Additional Duties

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

• Support audits by providing required financial information

• Contribute to process improvements within finance operations

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a finance role, ideally within Health & Social Care or public sector

• Strong understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes

• Experience in commissioning/contracts/payment schedule

• Experience with reconciliation and financial reporting

• Good Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working options.

• Ongoing professional development.

• Study Support (after probation)

• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Access to wellbeing support and staff recognition programmes.

• Healthcare cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)

• Care Friends referral rewards

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Life Insurance

• Salary sacrifice schemes - pension, cycle, home, tech, car

• Continuous professional development and progression opportunities

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• A friendly, inclusive working environment where your contribution is valued.

Safeguarding Requirement

Catalyst Choices commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and people in our care, our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

To express your interest, kindly submit your CV and cover letter to joinus@catalystchoices.org.uk.