Finance Assistant Location: Bournemouth Contract: Temporary (3 month initial) Rate: £15-£16 Per Hour Umbrella Start date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Bournemouth for a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in finance and administration, who is confident working independently and managing competing priorities. You’ll play a key role in supporting the finance function, including handling payments, calculating repayments, and providing essential support to both internal teams and external providers. Main responsibilities Support 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 support to the Senior Finance Officers and Direct Payments Support Officer, including maintaining databases and spreadsheets. Candidate Requirements Strong administration and communication skills Proven experience working with internal and external stakeholders/providers Demonstrable experience in finance Ability to wo...