Job Introduction
Business Support at Lincolnshire County Council sits at the heart of every Service and provides integral support services to our internal customers encompassing a wide variety of tasks.
Become part of Business Support
The Customer Finance Audit Team undertakes audits on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council’s Adult Care and Community Wellbeing directorate. We audit Service User’s Direct Payment accounts to ensure that funds received are being used appropriately and in accordance with the details of an individual's care plan and assessment.
The team also support development of joint working with the NHS and projects related to Adult Social Care, so it is an exciting time to join a developing and expanding team.
Applicants should have an excellent eye for processing and interpreting financial information and have good attention to detail. Being able to explain complicated financial information to service users is important as well as liaising with professionals from different organisations. You should be able to work independently but also as part of a strong team.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary & Pension: Enjoy a competitive salary and a local government pension scheme.
- Generous Holidays: Plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional hours.
- Staff Discounts: Access a variety of staff discounts.
- Health & Wellbeing: Take advantage of our first-class health and wellbeing package.
- Learning & Development: Continuous learning opportunities with a range of training and qualifications.
For more details on our rewards and benefits, click here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
If you have any questions, please contact the team at RecruitmentBS@lincolnshire.gov.uk
If you feel that you fit the criteria above, please apply now and we look forward to receiving your application.
Applications close on 7th April 2025 and interviews will be held on 22nd and 23rd April using Microsoft Teams.
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.
