Finance Assistant| Exchequer Services | County Hall

DescriptionSalary 25989 to 28142 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Care Finance Assessment Team Preston International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorshipLancashire County Council is one of the largest local authorities in England serving a population of approximately 1.2 million residents across a diverse and expansive region. We are proud to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference in our communities.We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our busy Deprivation and Deferred Payments Team within the Care Finance Assessment Team. The role is based at County Hall Preston however you may currently work from home. Flexible working requests may be considered for the successful candidate e.g. home working compressed hours. Office cover is required on a rota basis between 8:45am and 5:00pm.About the Role:You will play a key role in supporting the Team Leader and Financial Assessment Officers who deliver financial assessments for residential care setting up Deferred Payment Agreements and investigating cases involving deprivation of assets and income.Key Responsibilities:Schedule telephone appointments and home visits for Financial Assessment OfficersHandle duty phone calls and emails and gather relevant informationPrepare documentation for Deferred Payment AgreementsLiaise with legal services and solicitors regarding outstanding care fees and property salesCoordinate property valuations with suppliersSupport Financial Assessment Officers in making decisions related to deprivation of assetsProvide general advice and guidance to service users and colleaguesMaintain accurate records and ensure tasks are completed to deadlinesCommunicate sensitively and professionally with vulnerable individuals and their familiesCollaborate with internal departments and external agencies to resolve queries and signpost appropriatelyAttend training team briefings and meetings across the county as requiredWhat Were Looking For: Were looking for someone who is:Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook)Has knowledge of using specialised systemsAn effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and empathyExperienced in administrative work ideally within a social care or finance settingAble to follow processes while contributing ideas for service improvementOrganised self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet targetsIs a team player who can work effectively as part of a teamExperience of working with vulnerable adults or in a social care finance environment is desirable but not essential.Why Join Us26 days annual leave (rising with service)Generous pension schemeFlexible working options subject to business needBank Holidays offAccess to a wide range of training and development opportunitiesSupportive team environmentFor more information about the benefits of working with Lancashire County Council please visit our employee page here.To learn more about the work of the Deferred Payment and Deprivation Team visit: Information:We encourage all applicants to submit a supporting statement as part of their application. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your skills experience and knowledge align with the role profile and person specification. Applications without a supporting statement may not be shortlisted.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Antony McCarthy Team Leader Deprivation and Deferred Payments on .We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.Grade ProfilePerson Specification Key Skills Data Entry,Financial Services,Debits & Credits,Math,QuickBooks,Accounting,Office Experience,Securities Law,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,negotiation,Bookkeeping Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 25989 - 28142