Finance Officer

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

**Job title**:Finance Officer (Income Team)

**Salary**:£27852.00 to £29,439.00

**Hours**:37

**Contract**: Permanent

**Location**: Merrion House (hybrid working)

An exciting opportunity have become available within Adult Operational Services Department.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our Income Team.

You will report to the Assistant Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

**About you**

As a Finance Officer, you will bring to the role:

- An elevated level of IT literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be able to input and analyse spreadsheet data.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records.
- You need to be a team player, with the willingness to learn and the ability to understand the needs of our customers.
- Be a self-motivator, who is highly organized, have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and be able to work to the deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including strong customer service skills and good clear report writing skills.

**About the role**

You will be working in a busy Operational Finance Department, assisting with raising invoices for Adult Care services commissioned through Leeds City Council, who have an assessed charge.

You will need to have experience of working in a customer services environment, demonstrating patience, and understanding. Be able to deal with clients or their representatives in a sensitive manner, whilst ensuring Information Governance legislation is always followed. You will also liaise with officers from various departments throughout the Council and other outside agencies.

You will need to have the ability to interpret all types of legislation and financial policies connected to this position. You will need to possess good problem solving and decision-making skills.

Applicants will need to be able to work on their own initiative, without close supervision, to tight deadlines, and must be able to keep accurate records and be able to use a variety of computerised systems. You will have strong organisational skills, being able prioritise work with frequent interruptions.

You will be motivated and a critical thinker with the ability to understand the needs of your customers. You will have excellent communication skills and be a team player. The ability to work harmoniously with others to achieve your personal goals, the goals of the team and that of the service.

The Team have adapted into Hybrid working and you will be expected to work from Merrion House when requested by management.

**What we offer you**

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

**How to apply**

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Ben Smith, Assistant Finance Manager on 0113 378 8744.

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer, and a Disability Confident leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job purpose**

To assist with the provision of a comprehensive financial support service to the Adult Operational Services team within Adult & Health Directorate.

The Adult Operational Services team provides a number of services for Adult Social Care including financial assessments to ascertain qualifying financial assistance for care services, billing and debt management for assessed chargeable services, Deputyship and Estate Management, Audit of Direct Payment Agreements and payments to providers of Home Care services.

The overarching aim is to ensure a co-ordinated and consistent approach to the provision of Adult Operational Services (AOS) by:

- Providing an efficient support service to senior managers, and staff within the AOS team
- Providing a flexible service and be reactive to priorities.
- Providing timely fina

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