Finance Officer, Kinship Programs (Hybrid)

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is looking for a Finance Officer to support the Kinship Team with financial arrangements, invoicing, and assessments to help families through financial hardship.

You will produce reports, reconcile budgets, assist forecasting and year-end processes, and guide colleagues and service users with clear financial data. Strong Excel skills and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Setting up and managing financial arrangements, monitoring and verifying invoices and allowances.
• Carrying out financial assessments and reviews.
• Producing accurate reports, reconciling budgets, supporting forecasting and year-end processes.
• Communicating financial information clearly and confidently; improving systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage financial arrangements, monitor and verify invoices and allowances.
• Carry out financial assessments and reviews.
• Respond to urgent requests to support families through financial hardship.
• Investigate and resolve payment issues, maintain audit trails and ensure compliance.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is looking for a Finance Officer to support the Kinship Team with financial arrangements, invoicing, and assessments to help families through financial hardship.

You will produce reports, reconcile budgets, assist forecasting and year-end processes, and guide colleagues and service users with clear financial data. Strong Excel skills and problem-solving are essential.