Job title: Finance Officer

 

Location: Staffordshire Place 1, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH

 

Salary:  £21,269- £23,953 per annum (pro rata)

 

Contract type: 37 Hours per week | Full time | we’re happy to talk flexible working

 

About the role

 

Adult and Childrens Financial Services (ACFS) support the delivery of the following Staffordshire County Council priorities:

•  To offer support at times of crisis to help people maintain their independence

 

•  That people know what to expect from care services, who is eligible and who will pay

 

•  There are quality and affordable care services available to meet people’s needs

 

 

ACFS is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways, responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.

 

Staffordshire County Council is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our existing service as a Finance Officer. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced team responsible for delivering our payment and billing functions across social care.

 

The role is principally responsible for processing accurate and timely provider payments and client contributions charges, however there are wider, more diverse functions such as processing deferred payment agreements and direct payment audits which is integral to the role. You will be required to liaise with multiple stakeholder groups, including social care providers and people in receipt of social care, as well as collaborating with internal stakeholders to continuously improve the business area and provide excellent customer service

 

The role provides an opportunity for hybrid working from our office and remote working to suit circumstances. 

 

What you’ll bring

 

You will have good communication and time management skills.

 

You will be able to develop effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service.

 

You will be able to use produce accurate work using computer systems. 

 

An understanding of social care and charging would be beneficial but isn’t essential as a training programme will be provided, as well as ongoing support and development.

 

Our benefits

 

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

 

• An excellent local government pension scheme

 

 

• Generous holiday entitlement from 24 up to 33 days (plus 2 extra statutory days and bank holidays) depending on job role and length of service The option to buy up to an additional 2 weeks annual leave A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role, which includes agile working, flexible retirement Family Friendly Policies - maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave Vivup benefits platform – gives you access to lots of retail, lifestyle savings and offers all in a handy app on your phone Volunteering Scheme Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring Access to health and wellbeing support (including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services) Eye care vouchers Car lease scheme / cycle & car loan scheme / employee car share scheme Bus and rail travel discounts  

How do I apply?

 

Just click on the ‘Apply’ button below. If you experience any technical issues accessing or completing the application form please contact recruitment@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: Friday 27^th May 2022
Interview Date: TBC 

 

For more information about the role please contact: Claire Duffy on claire.duffy@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

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Our recruitment process

 

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

 

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.