Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS) is a vital part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for facilitating and overseeing payments to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for collecting client contributions in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and local policies.
Adult Social Care includes 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 37 hours per week vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer on the Financial Assessment Team, on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026.
This role offers hybrid working, where you will need to attend our Stafford office (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and work from home more frequently.
Main Responsibilities
The role primarily involves administrative tasks related to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This includes billing care recipients, processing payments to care 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 who have:
1. The ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service.
2. The ability to deliver accurate and timely work completion.
3. Competency in using computer systems.
4. Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
5. The flexibility to work according to business needs.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday and/or Wednesday, 3rd/4th June for shortlisted applicants.
Our Recruitment Process
We anonymize applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application thoroughly, especially the supporting statement, to demonstrate what you bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are a distinctive county council:
Our Values:
Our values are central to our identity. They were developed through staff feedback and best practices, guiding how we operate and collaborate.
We foster a strong community spirit, promoting a sense of belonging and pride in our work and its impact on Staffordshire residents. We are ambitious and forward-looking, committed to a better future.
We prioritize our employees' well-being, aiming to create a supportive environment where they can thrive and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
As an organization, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Confident employer, and supports diversity from all backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview for applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria, including those from armed forces and care leavers.
* Business Unit: Adults' and Children's Financial Services Team
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