Business and Finance Administrator
- Suffolk County Council – Sudbury Community Health Centre, Sudbury CO10 2DZ - Hybrid
- £24,404 per annum (pro rata)
- 18.5 hours per week
- Permanent
Suffolk County Council is different. We`re a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that`s constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities.
As a Business and Finance Administrator with us, you`ll enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference.
Ready to reimagine what your career could be?
Join our dynamic team and become a key player in our social care financial operations! We`re seeking a proactive individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills to take on the role of Business and Finance Administrator.
Your role and responsibilities
In this fast-paced, high-pressure environment, you`ll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise by liaising with Care Providers, ensuring accurate and timely payments in accordance with our established processes and policies. As a systems expert, you`ll play a crucial role in supporting our social care teams, while also taking on the responsibility of delivering tasks efficiently and managing complex workloads with autonomy.
Your responsibilities will include supporting our Area Business Manager, Business and Finance Officers, and the rest of the team in delivering financial and business functions. You`ll act as the first point of contact, resolving financial and business performance process queries with ease. Additionally, you`ll undertake a range of complex financial duties and queries, supporting the delivery of income and payment services within tight deadlines.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for financial operations, we want to hear from you! Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional social care services.
You will need
- excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft packages (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Teams) with the ability and willingness to learn new systems. Once you have the knowledge and confidence you will be delivering training on these systems
- good customer service skills and able to understand customer needs
- a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
- excellent attention to detail and accuracy as well as an understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in the workplace.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don`t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
- the Adult Social Care (ASC) Directorate have 4 Localities across Suffolk
- in this role you will be part of a locality-based team where you will be supporting the Area Business Manager who is responsible for all Administration teams and sites within their locality
- as part of our team, you will work towards the Suffolk County Council’s Vision and ASC priorities to promote better outcomes for residents of Suffolk
- our team is responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in Suffolk offering services such as social services, occupational therapy professionals, helping people to maintain independence to stay at home, mental health and learning disability services, commissioning and contracting functions
- we work in a hybrid way and there is an expectation that you will work from the Sudbury office for at least 2 days per week which will be agreed with your manager.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Louise Long (she/her), for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01284 758557 or emailing [email protected]
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Can you describe a situation where you had to manage multiple payment deadlines while ensuring accuracy? How did you organise your work?
2. Give us an example of when you had to learn a new electronic system or database. How did you approach learning it, and how long did it take you to become proficient?
3. Tell us about a challenging situation where you had to demonstrate resilience under pressure. How did you handle it?
4. Give us an example of a time when you identified an opportunity to improve efficiency in a financial or administrative process. What did you do?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 February 2025.
Interview date: 18 February 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
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