Administrative Officer - Income Maximisation - ARB17981

Argyll and Bute Council’s income max team are seeking an administrative officer to join their team. This is a permanent full time post working 35 hours per week. This post can be undertaken remotely, however you may be based within an office in the Argyll and Bute area if you wish and whilst much of this role can be carried out remotely, team working in person is a requirement of the post at our offices in Lochgilphead.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Senior Administrative Assistant by providing technical expertise across all aspects of the Income Maximisation Team and Community Care Finance activities. This involves not only contributing specialist knowledge, but also actively engaging in the processes that promote ongoing improvement within the team. The role will involve conducting management checks to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance within established procedures. You will prepare responses to customer disputes, complaints and appeals and deputise for the senior administrative assistant when necessary in the supervision of accounting assistants in the team.

Whilst an accountancy qualification is not essential, as full training will be provided, it would be advantageous as would previous experience working in a social care finance environment. Please refer to the job description for the full duties of this post.

We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised.

Applicants should note that we are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is: David Forshaw, Finance Manager Email: david.forshaw@argyll-bute.gov.uk Reference: ARB17981 / 038931.

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.