Finance Officers - Financial Assessment Service

The Opportunity 

The Financial Assessment Service is responsible for ensuring that Essex Citizens who are in receipt of care services are financially assessed to determine the charge they must contribute towards their care. The team are required to attend County Hall on one set day per week, currently a Monday however this could change, to undertake team working and activities.

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Accountabilities 

• Provides financial support in relation to the payments and collection of income, to both internal and external customers, contributing towards delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision. 
• Provides technical support to team members and customers answering more complex queries in a professional manner in accordance with financial procedures.  Acts as the subject matter expert for P2P, Assessment and/or Income processes. 
• Contribute to the identification and clarification of customer needs, to deliver process and technology changes, which drive efficiency and value for money. 
• Contribute to improving financial awareness and capability across the organisation, to promote the culture of empowering budget holders in line with financial regulations.  
• Carries out data analysis to produce reports for P2P & Income and external customers, to support the management of organisational performance, maximise income and ensure compliance to Financial Regulations and audit requirements. 
• Contributes to service improvement projects/programmes to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency by recommending process improvements and redesign. 
• Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology. 
• Working collaboratively and flexibly across teams within P2P & Income to deliver a high level of service to all functions. 
• Contribute to identifying risks and supporting the resolution, to minimise financial impact and loss to the organisation. 

The Experience You Will Bring 

• Educated to RQF level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent by experience. 
• Commitment to continued personal development within a working environment. 
• Knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written  
• Aptitude and willingness to work flexibly in multi skilled Operational Teams. 
• Level of good competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel 
• Ability to interpret varied information for supporting continuous improvements in service delivery. 
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners.  

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. As part of our team, we kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, not only during the recruitment process but also throughout your time with us. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.  The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate.  This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.  For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk

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