Office Location: Lancaster
Responsible to: Business Support Team Leader
Hours: 30
Closing date for applications: 8 June 2026
Main Responsibilities
· To support the Finance Manager with all finance functions as required. This includes (but is not limited to): accounts receivable, accounts payable, direct income and expenditure, petty cash etc.
· Prepare and input supplier payments and reconcile against accounts
· To Liaise with Foster Carers about payment matters and prepare annual foster carer statements.
· To use the organisations accounting software (Xero) confidently and appropriately.
· To complete all tasks related to daily banking, invoices and data entry.
· To support the administration of corporate credit cards and expense claims.
· To assist colleagues, as required, with the weekly purchase orders. Making purchases where appropriate approval has been given.
· To work within the framework of the organisation’s Finance Policy.
· To support Supervising Social Workers with cost agreements and Individual Placement Agreements.
· To monitor and record Planned Breaks and associated payments
· To monitor and record children’s savings
· To keep accurate records of packages of delivery for children, including monitoring delivery, working with colleagues to ensure packages are delivered and booking provision
· Coordinate the diaries of CFC contracting Therapists
· Oversee the process when a new child moves into CFCs care, including obtaining relevant contractual paper work from the LA.
· Over see the process when a child leaves CFCs care.
· Ensure all Children (in care and birth children) receive birthday cards
· Cover the referrals inbox on a rota system
Community Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Wellness programmes
- On-site parking
- Company events & social hours
CVs will not be accepted in any circumstances; all applicants must complete an application form. Download an application here:
https://www.communityfostercare.co.uk/job-vacancies/business-support-officer-finance-children
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,329.06 per year
Work Location: In person
