Care Payments Officer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Care Payments Officer to join its finance team. This role involves processing financial transactions for care services, ensuring timely payments and effective communication with providers. Ideal candidates will have a strong organizational skill set, good financial acumen, and a commitment to customer service. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Job-sharing options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or payments teams preferred.
• Demonstrated responsibility for driving outcomes.
• Meticulous attention to detail in financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions related to provider payments.
• Maintain a customer-focused service with providers.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Confident communication across various media

Financial acumen and attention to detail

Familiarity with accounts payable systems

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Please note: Priority may be given to internal applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our social care, Care Services Payments team, at Calderdale Council. The team supports the Adults and Children's Social Care directorates and is responsible for ensuring that providers of care services are paid correctly and promptly. The team's aim is to improve the management of provider invoices by working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to ensure timely payments and prompt resolution of invoice queries.

We are seeking a professional, friendly, and customer-focused Care Payments Officer to join our busy finance team. The officer will process a range of financial transactions related to provider payments, working closely with providers to maintain a high-quality, customer-focused service. It is essential to process and record all financial transactions accurately and in line with adult and children’s contracts. Good communication skills, teamwork, initiative, deadline management, and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role.

Applicants with experience in finance or payments teams are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident and effective communication across various media including telephone, email, letters, and meetings
• Responsibility for driving outcomes
• Financial acumen and meticulous attention to detail
• Familiarity with accounts payable systems and invoice processing
• Ability to work collaboratively

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Applicants for posts exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check before appointment.

Closing Date: 24th August 2025

Interview Date: 1st September 2025

Digital interview methods may be used.

Our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) aims to foster a talented, resilient, and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all, offering flexible working and job-sharing opportunities for both full and part-time staff.

On 30 January 2019, Calderdale Council declared a climate emergency to enhance its efforts against climate change.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from under-represented communities. All applications are anonymised before review.