At a Glance
- Tasks: Process invoices and manage payments in a busy finance team.
- Company: Local authority finance team in Solihull with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid working, and full training provided.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in public sector finance while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Basic finance knowledge and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Location: Solihull, B91
Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour
Working Pattern: Onsite presence required during training, once training is completed, the role moves to hybrid basis
Hours: Flexible – start between 8:00am and 9:30am, finish time dependent on start, 7.24 minutes a day. 30-minute unpaid break.
Duration: Temporary basis, 9 months to cover Maternity leave.
About the Role
Accounting Technician within the Adult Social Care Payments & Billing Team to join a busy local authority finance team based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in finance within the public sector, particularly in payments and billing within social care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Working with the Controcc system - training provided if required
- Liaising with care providers to resolve payment and billing queries
- Handling queries from social workers regarding payments
- Managing payments to providers delivering social care services
- Raising invoices and supporting the billing function
- Initially focusing on payments, with billing responsibilities increasing once confident
About You
We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is keen to learn and develop within a finance environment.
Essential:
- Basic Finance knowledge or experience including Finance Admin and Accounts Payable.
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills for dealing with internal teams and external providers
- Willingness to learn and adapt
Experience / Background:
- Open to graduates or post-graduates
- Experience within a finance team or accounts payable is desirable but not essential
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent - Grades A-C or 4-9, including Maths and English
What’s on Offer
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- Hybrid working model
- Supportive team environment with full training provided
- Opportunity to develop public sector finance experience
If you're a driven individual with a finance background or interest, looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
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