R2R31 Finance Officer Assessments

Southend-on-Sea City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Financial Assessments Finance Officer to join their Adult Social Care Assessment team. This full-time role, under a fixed term contract until March 2026, offers a chance to support the financial needs of social care service users. The successful candidate will handle cases, perform financial assessments, and provide welfare benefit advice, showcasing strong communication and analytical skills. Flexible working and training opportunities are part of the benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with empathy for diverse backgrounds.
• High level of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases providing assistance for financial assessments.
• Complete statement of financial circumstances forms.
• Advise clients on welfare benefits and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Accounting Software

Financial Services

Financial Concepts

Financial Report Writing

QuickBooks

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Job description

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Adult Social Care Assessment team as a Financial Assessments Finance Officer on a full time and fixed term contract basis (until 31 March 2026). The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people and would like to make a difference to people’s lives by supporting adult social care service users. This role will be based within a fast‑paced and forward‑thinking team working across the office and at home.

The successful candidate will manage their own cases and provide advice and assistance to clients (or their representatives) to complete statement of financial circumstances forms in relation to their care needs. They will complete financial assessments to calculate the amount of contribution chargeable. They will also provide advice to clients on general welfare benefit matters and deferred payments, ensuring financial processes are completed in accordance with Care Act 2014 and in line with council policy and procedures.

What youll need to succeed

To be successful in this role it is vital that you possess good communication skills demonstrating empathy whilst dealing with people from different backgrounds and also be able to communicate sensitive financial issues. It is also essential that you have a good level of numeracy and literacy and possess the ability to analyse financial data.

Previous knowledge of benefits and pensions and experience in a finance team or similar environment is advantageous. You need to be able to work on your own as well as part of a team and you must be able to manage your own workload.

What youll get in return

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. We are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role please click "apply online" to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy of the Job Description please click here.

Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or belief.

Key Skills

• Loan Processing
• Fiscal Management
• Accounting Software
• Financial Services
• Financial Concepts
• Financial Report Writing
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Financial Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1