Senior Finance Officer

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Adult Social Care Personal Finance team in Ipswich. This hybrid role involves managing finances for vulnerable adults and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, supported by experience in a supervisory role. The council promotes flexible working and offers benefits including competitive annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a supervisory or supportive role.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing finances for over 800 vulnerable adults.
• Act as the main contact for relevant financial cases.
• Collaborate to implement new systems and procedures.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Beacon House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid
• £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future, your work directly impacts your community, and your growth is supported at every step. That's what we offer at Suffolk County Council. As our new Senior Finance Officer, you'll be at the forefront of reimagining how local government can serve and improve lives. Join us, and let's reimagine the possibilities together.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You'll be joining our Adult Social Care Personal Finance team, supporting vulnerable adults across Suffolk to live safe, secure, and independent lives. Based at Beacon House in Ipswich, this hybrid role offers the chance to make a real difference every day.

As a Senior Finance Officer, you will:

• Lead by example, supporting a team of Finance Officers managing finances for over 800 vulnerable adults under DWP Appointeeship or Court of Protection Deputyship.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Court of Protection and DWP on relevant cases.
• Collaborate with your manager and fellow Senior Finance Officer to embed new systems and procedures.
• Take the lead in safeguarding and managing property and assets on behalf of our clients.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strong financial administration with meaningful social care impact. You'll work alongside a passionate, conscientious team committed to delivering person-centred support.

You will need

We hope you'll bring:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a supervisory or supportive role.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A good understanding of benefits for adults and older people.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Personal Finance team work as one to achieve the goals of the service and actively support each other in all aspects of this. They continually strive to deliver a service they can be proud of and are encouraged to be a part of the decision-making process to accomplish this. The post holder will need to work with the team on this development and support them to implement changes.

The team enjoy varied social events, regularly organised by them for all to enjoy including the wider FIAS team.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Sharon Thompson for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07488 315300 or emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. What does delivering person-centred financial support mean to you? How have you applied this in your previous roles?
2. Tell us about a time you resolved a complaint or conflict with a customer or stakeholder. What communication techniques did you use?
3. Can you share an example of how you supported a colleague's development or performance improvement? What was the outcome?
4. What attracts you to this position and what experience do you think you have that makes you a good candidate for this role?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:30pm, 05 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).