Job Introduction
Finance Assistant (Adult Care Finance)
Salary: £25,989-£27,254
Location: Lincoln / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday September 7th
Interview dates: w/c Monday September 22nd
Make a real difference by helping those who need it most.
Do you love finance and have a passion for making a difference? Join our team at Lincolnshire County Council’s Adult Care Financial Assessments where our focus is providing an efficient and effective financial assessment service. We are consistently looking at ways to improve the service and are embarking on programme of transformation.
The Role
We seek individuals who can interpret statutory guidance, policy and procedures. You will provide advice and complete financial assessments in accordance with the National and Local Standards, Policies & procedures, but not limited to The Care Act 2014, Department of Works & Pensions, Councils Adult Social Care Charging Policy and the Councils Financial Procedures, alongside providing a high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
With a focus on outcomes, we need someone who understands our customers’ needs and expectations, ensuring prompt and courteous delivery of services and resolving queries or issues swiftly. We value creative thinkers who are enthusiastic about contributing to innovative work methods while maintaining a robust and compliant financial control environment in line with Financial Regulations, Procedures, and Policies.
As we implement our new workforce strategy, which places our people at the core of our service, you’ll be part of a learning environment that fosters continuous personal and professional development. This ensures we have the right people with the right skills to help the Council navigate the challenging financial climate. With our new structure in place, we have opportunities for motivated individuals looking to build their careers in finance.
Join a team with an exciting transformation programme ahead, and share our values—collaborative, adaptable, responsible, eco-conscious, and supportive—and contribute directly to Lincolnshire County Council’s vision of ‘working for a better future.
Location
The team work on a hybrid basis, with, on average, two/three days of the week spent connecting in the office and two/ three days of the week home based. This role would be expected to work within these arrangements, however initially while training you will be full time in the office.
Why join us?
Working at Lincolnshire County Council offers more than just a competitive salary:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Want to know more?
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Siobhan.King@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Please read the attached Job Description before applying
Closing Date: Sunday September 7th
Interview dates: w/c Monday September 22nd
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Ready to bring your finance skills to a meaningful and rewarding role? Click Apply Now and submit your application today.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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