Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Grade 6) – Transactional Accounting

Transactional Accounting manages the Council's key income and expenditure streams and provides an essential financial control function that supports the effective stewardship of public funds. As part of the Finance Improvement Programme, the service has undergone significant transformation and implemented a new operating model designed to simplify, standardise and automate processes, improve resilience and strengthen service delivery across the Council.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Finance Assistant to join our busy Deputyship Team, working Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays.

As a Finance Assistant, you will undertake a range of specialist transactional finance activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with financial regulations, policies and procedures. You will act as a key point of contact for queries, provide support and guidance to colleagues, and help maintain high standards of customer service across the function.

Transactional Accounting predominantly operates through SAP, Mosaic and CASPAR. The successful candidate will develop and maintain strong technical knowledge, supporting the effective use of systems and ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions.

We are looking for individuals who are proactive, customer-focused and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of client's property and financial affairs, making applications to the Department of Work and Pensions and Court of Protection
• Be responsible for ensuring that the client receives the correct benefits and their day to day needs are met
• Act in the client's best interests, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act, Financial and Statutory Regulations and providing Annual Accounts to the Office of the Public Guardian
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Process and review financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a transactional finance environment.

• Working knowledge of dealing with the Department of Work and Pensions across all benefits
• Day to day experience of managing client's finances
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively.
• Good understanding of financial processes, controls and customer service principles.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of SAP, Mosaic, or similar financial systems would be advantageous.
• A positive and flexible approach to change and continuous improvement.

Post holders will be required to work flexibly, which may involve some working from home as well as in the office, dependent on the needs of the service.

Provisional Interview Date: 9 December 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.