Elis David Almshouses

Senior Administrator Croydon Almshouses Croydon (hybrid - up to 40% WFH) Permanent £31,357 - £36,891 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week About us There aren't many organisations that can say they've been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we're proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place. Since 1447, we've provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we've also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough. Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon. To help us deliver this, we're recruiting a proactive and organised Senior Administrator, who is a values-led team player, primarily with a robust background in financial administration, who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to support CA's staff team to deliver on its ambitious objectives. The opportunity This is a broad Senior Administrator position which plays a pivotal role in supporting CA's financial and operational functions. This position is heavily focused on finance administration, including managing accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with internal procedures. In addition to finance responsibilities, you will provide general vital administrative support to the wider staff team's day-to-day office administration tasks including overseeing health and safety, property & estates and facilitating the relationship with have with our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who thrives in a person-centred environment, enjoys working with numbers and takes pride in delivering efficient, accurate, and confidential administrative support. About you You are an experienced Senior Administrator with a strong background in finance administration and a meticulous eye for detail. You are confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets, and you understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. In addition to your finance expertise, you are experienced in managing general administrative support across an organisation. You communicate clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders, maintain organised and up to date documentation systems, and contribute positively to team operations. Above all, you'll be approachable and down-to-earth, with plenty of common sense and a good sense of humour. Essential criteria: Proven experience in a financial or finance-focused administrative role Experience of maintaining accurate financial records, including income, expenditure, and reconciliations Experience of using accounting or finance software (preferably Xero) Significant experience and understanding of financial bookkeeping Experience facilitating monthly payroll Experience working to deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Interested? If you are an experienced Senior Administrator wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become Croydon Almshouses' next Senior Administrator and help create thriving communities where people can live with dignity and independence. For further information please contact MacLaine Adler, Governance Manager at to request the full Job Description or for a discussion about the role. Closing date: Monday 9 th March, 9am Interview date: Thursday 12 th March, in person Application process: CV and covering letter addressing why you would like to join Croydon Almshouses and how you meet the key criteria in the person specification (max 2-pages).