Assistant Finance Officer

WMJobs; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Assistant Finance Officers. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a busy environment, focusing on payment and billing functions across social care. The position allows for hybrid working, requiring attendance at the Stafford office once a week, while also providing flexibility for remote work. Ideal candidates should possess strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional service within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to rewards and benefits program

Work-life balance support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Process Adult Social Care charges and manage billing accurately.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork and customer service

Numerical skills and attention to detail

Computer systems competency

Flexibility

Job description

Staffordshire County Council, Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS), plays a vital role within the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for managing payments to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and collecting client contributions in line with the Care Act 2014 and local policies.

Adult Social Care services include support for individuals receiving care at home (non-Residential) or residing in care homes (Residential).

We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Assistant Finance Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment responsible for payment and billing functions across social care.

We have a full-time position (37 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 within the Financial Assessment Team.

This role offers hybrid working, requiring attendance at our Stafford office once a week and more frequent remote work.

Main Responsibilities

The role involves administrative tasks related to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges, including billing care recipients, payments to providers, managing system records, and liaising with financial representatives.

You will support Finance Officers and colleagues operationally and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and deliver excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates with:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service
• Capability to deliver accurate and timely work
• Competency in using computer systems
• Strong 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.

For 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 your suitability for the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are committed to our core values, which guide our actions and decisions. Our values, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, are central to our People Strategy.

We foster a strong community spirit, pride in our work, and a forward-looking approach to career development.

Our Benefits

We value our employees and strive to provide a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. Alongside your salary, you will have access to our rewards and benefits program, Careers at Staffordshire.

Our Recruitment Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates, including care leavers, provided minimum criteria are met.