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We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join ACFS as Assistant Finance Officers. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced department.Adult and Children’s Financial Services (ACFS) support the delivery of the following Staffordshire County Council priorities:&nbsp;<ul><li>To offer support at times of crisis to help people maintain their independence</li><li>That people know what to expect from care services, who is eligible and who will pay</li><li>There are quality and affordable care services available to meet people’s needs</li></ul>ACFS is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways, responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.&nbsp;Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).We have the following vacancies:<ul><li>2 x Permanent Full-time 37 hours per week vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer within ACFS.</li><li>1 x Full time temporary until 30/09/2026, 37 hours per week vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer within ACFS.</li><li>3 x Full time temporary until 31/05/2027, 37 hours per week vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer within ACFS.&nbsp;</li></ul>This role is hybrid working where you will need to attend our office in Stafford (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.Main Responsibilities This role is principally responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges.&nbsp;This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>good communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.</li><li>ability to proactively provide excellent customer service.</li><li>ability to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</li><li>competency in using multiple computer systems.</li><li>excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.</li></ul>An understanding of social care and charging would be beneficial but isn’t essential as training will be provided, as well as ongoing support and development.Interviews will be held in person week commencing 19 January 2026If you require any further information about this role, please contact Rachel Simms, Senior Finance Officer at <a href="mailto:rachel.simms@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.simms@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or James Townsend, Finance Officer at <a href="mailto:James.Townsend@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.Townsend@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Assistant Finance Officer

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We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join ACFS as Finance Officers. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced department.Adult and Children’s Financial Services (ACFS) support the delivery of the following Staffordshire County Council priorities:<ul><li>To offer support at times of crisis to help people maintain their independence</li><li>That people know what to expect from care services, who is eligible and who will pay</li><li>There are quality and affordable care services available to meet people’s needs</li></ul>&nbsp;ACFS is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways, responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.&nbsp;Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).We have 4x vacancies as noted below:<ul><li>1 x Permanent Full-time 37 hours per week vacancy for a Finance Officer within ACFS.</li><li>1 x Full time temporary until 30/11/2026, 37 hours per week vacancy for a Finance Officer within ACFS.</li><li>2 x Full time temporary until 31/05/2027, 37 hours per week vacancy for a Finance Officer within ACFS.&nbsp;</li></ul>This role is hybrid working where you will need to attend our office in Stafford (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities This role is principally responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges.&nbsp;This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>good communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.</li><li>ability to proactively provide excellent customer service.</li><li>ability to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</li><li>competency in using multiple computer systems.</li><li>excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.&nbsp;</li></ul>An understanding of social care and charging would be beneficial but isn’t essential as training will be provided, as well as ongoing support and development.Interviews will be held in person week commencing 12 January 2026&nbsp;If you require any further information about this role, please contact Rachel Simms, Senior Finance Officer at <a href="mailto:rachel.simms@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.simms@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Sue Chell, Account manager at <a href="mailto:Sue.chell@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sue.chell@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Finance Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are a diverse and dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey We deliver the full range of financial management and accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.Working flexibly with internal officers and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does.The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? We are excited to offer the role of Accountant to join our Treasury Team within Corporate Finance to assist in the management of the Council’s Treasury function. This is a key role in safeguarding and managing our cash resources, supporting strategic financial planning and investment decisions. If you’re detail-driven with strong accounting experience and a passion for public finance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.The post-holder will be responsible forTreasury Management<ol><li>Managing a debt portfolio of @£250m</li><li>Accurate cash flow forecasting</li><li>Investments of @£70m</li><li>Ensuring an optimum daily cash position is maintained</li><li>Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports</li></ol>Statutory obligations<ol><li>Assist with the annual statement of accounts</li></ol><ol><li>Preparation of statutory returns</li></ol>Banking Activities<ol><li>Bank Reconciliation</li><li>Card Acquiring</li><li>Anti Money Laundering</li></ol>Value Added Tax<ol><li>Assist with the Council’s monthly Vat return Submission to HMRC</li><li>Provide advice on VAT compliance</li></ol>You will be part of a team of officers that support the daily requirements of these activities.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a qualified Accountant or active studier (CCAB or CIMA) who:<ul><li>Is a conscientious individual with excellent communication skills.</li><li>Has an aptitude for technical accounting with an attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Can prepare / interpret complex financial information and present this to key stakeholders including budget holders, senior managers, management teams and project teams as appropriate. &nbsp;</li><li>Will work effectively under pressure including meeting unpredictable deadlines and dealing with conflicting demands.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with various stakeholders including external partners to build, maintain and promote effective working relationships.</li><li>Develop financial planning solutions based on an understanding of service policy issues and developments. &nbsp;</li></ul>If you have just become an accountant, this post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Standard DBS check.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Week commencing 12/01/2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Accountant

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Please apply online via the link provided.
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37 hours per week
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
The Isle of Wight Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team supporting the Communities Directorate. This permanent position is well suited to an individual who is either AAT qualified, a part qualified accountant or studying towards an accounting qualification with experience of working in a business partnering or a management accounting role in a complex environment.&nbsp;
The Finance Team is an extremely supportive, collaborative team where effective communication is essential, commitment to providing a quality service is expected and new ideas for improvements are welcomed. &nbsp;For more information about this role please see the job summary.
About the role&nbsp;
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<li>As a Senior Accountant you’ll work as a trusted adviser to Directorate Management Team - delivering high quality expert advice and insight that shapes decisions and drives robust financial management. Your focus will be on adding value, supporting transformation, and managing financial risk in alignment with council priorities.</li>
<li>Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in medium-term financial planning, scenario analysis and development of budget strategies</li>
<li>Support on key accounting processes including budget setting, financial reporting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li>
<li>support the Directorate Management Team and Budget Holders on all financial matters including budgets, efficiency programmes, value for money and management reporting.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead the accounting team and act as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues.</li>
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PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants for this vacancy do not need to re-apply.

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