Finance Assistant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their Adult Social Care Payments and Billing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work. You'll be responsible for ensuring prompt payments to providers, maintaining financial records, and reconciling data for compliance. If you have a passion for finance and a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect chance to contribute to essential services while developing your skills in a supportive team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a referral bonus for bringing in new talent!

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record keeping and management.
• Strong analytical skills for data reconciliation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payments and timely client invoicing.
• Maintain financial records and assist with administrative processes.

Skills

Financial Record Keeping

Data Reconciliation

Customer Service

Spreadsheet Management

Problem Solving

Education

A-Level in Finance or Accounting

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job 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 on01772 208969or [e-mail].

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.