Assistant Finance Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Assistant Finance Officer. This full-time position involves administrative tasks related to processing Adult Social Care charges and providing operational support to Finance Officers. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining office attendance with remote work. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and improving financial processes in a supportive environment. If you have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong communication and numerical skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process Adult Social Care charges accurately and timely.
• Manage billing and payments to care providers efficiently.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS) is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for facilitating and overseeing payments to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for collecting client contributions in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and local policy.

Adult Social Care covers individuals receiving care in their own homes (non-Residential) or residing in care homes (Residential). We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our existing service as Assistant Finance Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced team responsible for delivering payment and billing functions across social care.

We have a full-time position (37 hours per week) available for an Assistant Finance Officer on the Financial Assessment Team, on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026. This role offers hybrid working, requiring attendance at our Stafford office once a week plus occasional meetings, with the remainder of work from home.

Main Responsibilities

The role primarily involves administrative tasks related to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This includes billing care recipients, processing payments to care providers, managing system records, and liaising with financial representatives. You will also provide operational support to Finance Officers and colleagues, collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve processes and deliver excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service
• Capability to deliver accurate and timely work completion
• Competency in using computer systems
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to meet business needs

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday and/or Wednesday, 3rd/4th June, for shortlisted applicants.

If you need further information, please contact Lee Thomson, Senior Finance Officer, at [e-mail].

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure fairness. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you will bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are a distinctive county council with core values shaped by colleague feedback and best practices, fostering a strong community spirit and a sense of belonging. We are ambitious, forward-looking, and committed to a better future.

Our benefits include a supportive working environment aimed at helping employees achieve their potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Details about our rewards and benefits can be found at Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

Our Commitment

As an organisation, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and supports care leavers through guaranteed interviews if minimum criteria are met.