Finance Assistant

Service Care Legal; Shirley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Finance Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting Adult Social Care payments. This role involves ensuring timely provider payments, managing client income processes, and maintaining financial systems in compliance with Council regulations. You will be instrumental in reconciling financial data, preparing reports, and providing guidance on financial procedures. If you thrive in a hybrid working environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Hybrid Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record keeping and data reconciliation.
• Ability to manage spreadsheets and respond to customer queries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate payments to providers.
• Maintain financial records and prepare reports.
• Build positive relationships to support service delivery.

Skills

Financial Record Keeping

Data Reconciliation

Oracle Systems

Spreadsheet Management

Customer Service

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Description: Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Solihull who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Finance Assistant
Location: Solihull
Working: Hybrid (2-3day in office per week) 37 hours per week
Salary: 13.47 to 17.02 (PAYE exc.) to 14.78 - 18.86per hour (umbrella)

Job Purpose:
To support the Adult Social Care (ASC) Payments and Billing team in delivering timely and accurate provider payments, managing client income processes, and maintaining financial systems in line with Council policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure prompt and accurate payments to providers and timely client invoicing.
• Maintain and update financial records using systems such as Oracle.
• Reconcile and analyse financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and manage spreadsheets using formulas for reporting and tracking.
• Respond to customer queries and correspondence professionally and efficiently.
• Provide guidance on Council financial procedures and systems to internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive data with confidentiality, care, and security.
• Build positive working relationships to support effective service delivery.
• Assist with problem-solving and investigations into financial discrepancies.
• Take meeting notes and support administrative processes as required.
• Contribute to system accuracy and data quality improvements.
• Stay up to date with financial regulations and participate in personal development.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Service Care Solutions also offers a 250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive 250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.