Annual salary: up to £25,532.64
Finance Assistant
Basingstoke
Office based, Full time, Permanent Role
Salary up to £25,532.64 per annum
We are looking for a dedicated Finance Assistant to support the delivery of the Government Key Worker Accommodation Contract, working across various stages of a property’s life cycle. This varied and rewarding role involves processing invoices and receipts, auditing and arranging payments, and maintaining accurate financial records to ensure all payment terms are met and penalties are avoided. You’ll play a key part in delivering exceptional service by ensuring timely payments to customers and clients, while also providing administrative support to managers to help achieve wider business objectives. The role includes updating and maintaining written and digital records, conducting data audits, producing reports, and highlighting key findings. At Mears, we value individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact on people’s homes, lives, and communities, driven by our socially responsible ethos and dedication to giving back to the areas in which we operate.

Role Criteria

• Experience in processing invoices, receipts, and arranging payments
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Understanding of payment terms and the importance of avoiding penalties
• Ability to deliver timely and accurate payments to customers and clients
• Skilled in providing administrative support to managers and wider teams
• Proficient in updating and maintaining both written and digital records
• Experience conducting data audits and producing reports
• Ability to analyse and highlight key findings from financial data
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfortable using finance systems
• Ability to work across multiple stages of a property’s life cycle
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about government contracts and housing operations
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Mears’ values and commitment to social responsibility and community impact
• All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Required Qualifications:
Accurate Record-keeping, Customer Service, Financial and Commercial Analysis, Team Work
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

• Experience in processing invoices, receipts, and arranging payments
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Understanding of payment terms and the importance of avoiding penalties
• Ability to deliver timely and accurate payments to customers and clients
• Skilled in providing administrative support to managers and wider teams
• Proficient in updating and maintaining both written and digital records
• Experience conducting data audits and producing reports
• Ability to analyse and highlight key findings from financial data
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfortable using finance systems
• Ability to work across multiple stages of a property’s life cycle
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about government contracts and housing operations
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Mears’ values and commitment to social responsibility and community impact
• All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorshi