Financial Processing Assistant

BCP Council; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Financial Processing Officer to manage payment processing to external providers. The role requires experience in finance, strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. This position promotes a hybrid working arrangement and plays a vital part in supporting children and families in the community. The ideal candidate will possess A-level qualifications and a knack for detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a finance environment alongside processing invoices manually.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Experience of cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the administering of regular and ad hoc payments through bespoke finance systems.
• Calculate repayments using financial data provided by providers and applicants.
• Investigate finance queries from internal colleagues and recipients.
• Provide administrative assistance to Senior Finance Officers.

Skills

Excellent administration and communication skills

Experience in finance

Strong attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

A-level qualifications (or equivalent)

Job description

The pay range for this role will be £26,403– £28,142 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, "More than just a job" brochure

Role Purpose

BCP Council’s Children’s Commissioning Team is responsible for commissioning services that support children, young people and families. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated full time (37 hours p/w) Financial Processing Officer level 1 to join our team and be responsible for coordinating regular payments to external providers.

The role will be demanding but rewarding as you will be responsible for ensuring that payments are processed effectively and within set timescales. Experience of working within a finance environment alongside processing invoices manually and using bespoke financial systems is required.

Candidates need to have excellent administration and communication skills with a track record of working closely with internal and external providers. They should be able to demonstrate experience in finance. It is essential that candidates can work independently with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.

If you have the dedication, skills and knowledge to assist us in providing an excellent service, we would be interested in hearing from you.

We’re open to flexible working arrangements and operate a hybrid working environment, with an office at Bournemouth Civic Centre.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about this opportunity, please contact Anne Redwood on 01202 123294 or [e-mail]

If you have previously applied for one of our jobs, please do not reapply.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the administering of regular and ad hoc payments through bespoke finance systems.
• Calculate repayments using financial data provided by providers and Direct Payment applicants, resulting in clear advice and repayment plans where required.
• Investigate finance queries from internal colleagues and Direct Payment recipients in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior Finance Officers and Direct Payments Support Officer, including maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

The Ideal Candidate

Specific Qualifications And Experience

• A-level qualifications (or equivalent)
• Experience of explaining contractual and financial requirements in a clear manner to members of the public.
• Knowledge of generic financial regulations and payment terms.
• Ability to raise queries and follow through to outcome.
• Experience of cash handling.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Diplomatic and able to deal effectively with potentially difficult situations including excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly and thrive in a pressured environment.

Job Requirements

Basic DBS check

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.