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Canterbury Environment Company Ltd (Canenco) is looking for an experienced and proactive Finance & Business Support Coordinator to join our growing team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Support Services and working closely with the Procurement Manager and Finance Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations, procurement activities and business reporting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with data, improving processes and providing high-quality financial information to support business decision-making. The role combines day-to-day financial administration with reporting, analysis and business support responsibilities.

For Full Job Description - see link below.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the delivery of financial and procurement processes across the company.
• Producing financial and operational reports using Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls.
• Processing journals, reconciliations and supplier transactions.
• Supporting cashflow forecasting, VAT returns and audit requirements.
• Analysing operational and financial data to support management decision-making.
• Working independently to investigate and resolve financial queries.

What we're looking for

• AAT Level 3 (or equivalent accounting, finance or business-related qualification).
• Experience working in a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work with minimal supervision.

About us

Canenco is wholly owned by Canterbury City Council and delivers waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and public convenience services across the Canterbury Council district. Our services are highly visible, front-line services that benefit everyone who lives, works and visits the district.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified and skilled candidates.

This role is based at the Canenco depot in Wincheap, Canterbury. There may be occasional opportunities for homeworking, subject to operational requirements.

Benefits

• A varied and autonomous finance role with real responsibility
• Small Management Team - opportunity to work directly with senior managers and influence business improvement
• Exposure to finance, procurement and operational reporting activities
• Competitive salary of £31,465 per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional annual leave days after 5 years of service
• Training and development opportunities
• Death in service benefit
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to be part of the company's future growth and development
• Supporting essential front-line services that make a visible difference to the local community.

Apply now and join a company that provides essential environmental services to the communities across the Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay district.

Full Job Description

Finance Business Support Coordinator - Job Description and Person Specification - Canterbury Environment Company Updated 26Aug26.pdf

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what its like to be part of Canenco, please contact Di Arthurs by email to hr@canen.co Di Arthurs is our Head of Finance and Support Services and very much welcomes your email.