We are looking to recruit a Client Finance Audit Assistant to join our Direct Payments Audit Team within Client Finance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, supportive and well-established team, playing a key role in ensuring that public funds are used appropriately and that service user payments are accurate and well managed. The role supports both Adult and Children’s Social Care services.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Salary Min
£25,989 per annum
Salary Max
£28,142 per annum
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will:
- Complete a range of financial and administrative tasks relating to Direct Payments and service user accounts
- Review and audit financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and council policy
- Identify discrepancies in payments, invoices and financial records and resolve queries efficiently and sensitively
- Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and security standards
- Liaise with internal teams, external organisations and service users regarding financial queries
- Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and written correspondence
- Support reviews of ongoing direct payments
- Contribute to improving processes and identifying areas for service.
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in this role you will:
- Have experience working in a financial or administrative environment
- Be confident using IT systems, including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Be able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with a range of audiences, including vulnerable people
- Be a positive and adaptable team player
Experience of working with financial or case management systems (e.g. Liquidlogic, Controcc) and working directly with service user and their representatives is desirable.
What we offer
- Hybrid working that supports work-life balance
- A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and career
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Nikki Harris, Senior Officer (Client Finance)
[email protected]
0151 337 6327
Kerry Siddons, Team Leader (Client Finance)
[email protected]
01244 977066
We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore we encourage you to submit your application without delay. The Job Description and Person Specification is available to download as part of this advert, this should be reviewed and your application should set out how you meet the requirements of the role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
