What's involved with this role: Finance and Administration Officer Job Ref: Bournemouth 528032 Pay Rate: £16.35 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday Contract length: This opening assignment is for 3 months Location and postcode: Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DY The team are open to flexible working arrangements and operate a hybrid working environment Basic DBS check is needed for this role Candidates must be available for immediate start In order to apply for this role you will have previous experience in finance and be able to explain contractual and financial requirements in a clear manner to members of the public. You will also have knowledge of generic financial regulations and payment terms. The role: We are seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to provide administrative support for a Children’s Commissioning and Contracts Finance Team. You will ensure accurate, efficient and timely payments for children’s services, via a range of payment methods including bespoke children’s payment systems, by liaising closely with internal colleagues and Service Providers. Key accountabilities: Provide support to finance colleagues in the areas of SEND, CHAD and Direct Payments Support the administering of regular and ad hoc payments through bespoke finance systems Investigate finance queries from internal colleagues and Service Providers in a professional and timely manner Provide administrative support to the Senior Finance Officers and Direct Payments Support Officer, including maintaining databases and spreadsheets. Key requirements: 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 Excellent administration and communication skills A track record of working closely with internal and external providers Able to demonstrate experience in finance Ability to work independently with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines Diplomatic and able to deal effectively with potentially difficult situations including excellent customer service skills Ability to raise queries and follow through to outcome Willingness to work flexibly and thrive in a pressured environment How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.