Finance Officer

Finance Officer Location: Swindon Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we''re opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We''re looking for a Finance Officer to join our finance team where you''ll help keep our financial and nursery records accurate and up to date. Your work will help our nurseries run smoothly and ensure we can continue providing high-quality childcare for children and families. What You''ll Be Doing Manage and maintain accurate parent, child, billing, funding and attendance records within our Nursery Management System (NMS). Set up fees and funding arrangements, resolve billing issues and help maintain high-quality data across all nurseries. Produce and check occupancy, attendance and income reports to support financial reporting and decision-making. Prepare information for government-funded childcare claims and support compliance with funding requirements. Assist with Universal Credit childcare payment processes and maintain accurate audit records. Provide guidance, training and support to managers on system and payment processes. Support the setup of new nurseries and help integrate newly acquired sites into group systems and processes. Work closely with colleagues across finance and operations to provide excellent support and ensure the smooth running of the revenue cycle. ..... full job details .....