Finance Assistant - Carer Payment and Invoicing Team

Olive Branch Fostering; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Olive Branch Fostering as a Finance Assistant in their Carer Payment & Invoicing Team, based in Caerphilly. This full-time position involves managing financial operations for foster carers, ensuring timely processing of payments and invoicing, while maintaining high accuracy. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous annual leave and additional perks that promote well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Good Health Days

Refer A Friend Scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle To Work Scheme

Optional Enhanced Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Must have experience in finance or administration roles.
• Required good working knowledge of Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process carer payments accurately and manage related queries.
• Raise invoices according to contract timelines and support financial reporting.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and perform journal entries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Education

Previous experience in finance or administration

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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Finance Assistant - Carer Payment and Invoicing Team

Job Title:Finance Assistant – Carer Payment & Invoicing Team
Location:Caerphilly (Hybrid Working – Minimum 3 Days in Office)
Hours:Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary:£26,500 per annum

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent service? We’re looking for aFinance Assistantto join our dedicatedCarer Payment & Invoicing Teamat BSN Social Care in Caerphilly.

In this vital role, you’ll support the financial operations for foster carers and local authorities, ensuring smooth and accurate processing of payments, invoicing, reconciliations, and query resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage carer payments in a timely manner
• Maintain and respond to email communications efficiently
• Follow established finance procedures and contribute ideas for improvements
• Manage internal and external finance-related queries professionally
• Monitor and support overpayment processes and reporting
• Raise invoices in line with contract agreements and timelines
• Perform carer payment journal entries and BACS processing
• Work confidently with Excel spreadsheets
• Complete month-end income and payment reconciliations to deadlines
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations
• Carry out additional administrative or finance-related tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in finance or administration roles
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Why work for us?

• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days PLUS your Bank Holiday Entitlement
• Birthday Leave - a paid day off for your birthday
• Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6 month period and get an additional day off!
• Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Optional Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave.

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