Staffordshire County Council, Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS), plays a vital role within the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for managing payments to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and collecting client contributions in line with the Care Act 2014 and local policies.
Adult Social Care services include support for individuals receiving care at home (non-Residential) or residing in care homes (Residential).
We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Assistant Finance Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment responsible for payment and billing functions across social care.
We have a full-time position (37 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 within the Financial Assessment Team.
This role offers hybrid working, requiring attendance at our Stafford office once a week and more frequent remote work.
Main Responsibilities
The role involves administrative tasks related to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges, including billing care recipients, payments to providers, managing system records, and liaising with financial representatives.
You will support Finance Officers and colleagues operationally and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and deliver excellent customer service.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates with:
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service
* Capability to deliver accurate and timely work
* Competency in using computer systems
* Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
* Flexibility to meet business needs
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday and/or Wednesday, 3rd/4th June, for shortlisted applicants.
For further information, please contact Lee Thomson, Senior Finance Officer, at lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Our Recruitment Process
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure fairness. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability for the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are committed to our core values, which guide our actions and decisions. Our values, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, are central to our People Strategy.
We foster a strong community spirit, pride in our work, and a forward-looking approach to career development.
Our Benefits
We value our employees and strive to provide a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. Alongside your salary, you will have access to our rewards and benefits program, Careers at Staffordshire.
Our Recruitment Commitment
We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates, including care leavers, provided minimum criteria are met.
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