Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours:37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 17:00 and Friday 8:30 - 16:30)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17th November 2026
Interview Date(s): 23rd and 24th November 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate reconciliation of care accounts, investigating and resolving queries from internal teams and external customers, and contributing to process improvements that enhance the efficiency of the finance function. Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments, you will help ensure smooth financial operations and support wider organisational objectives.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Have Demonstrable experience.
- To be able to work on own initiative, manage own time effectively to ensure tasks are accurately completed and deadlines are met.
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, and accurate information/data management.
- Able to gather information, interpret, analyse, and complete tasks timely and accurately to undertake reconciliations of finance information from various sources, investigate and take corrective action.
- Experience of dealing efficiently and effectively with queries and correspondence.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public. Experience of supporting older people and vulnerable individuals. The ability to converse and communicate with customers and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner under existing confidentiality frameworks.
- To ensure that financial regulations are appropriately complied with, and the accuracy and integrity of the financial and line of business systems and general ledger is maintained and the appropriate reconciliations are undertaken accurately and within the required deadlines.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:
Karen Dann - Operations and Business Change Manager
Telephone: 0116 3053175
Email: karen.dann@leics.gov.uk
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Closures Agent in Glenfield employer: Golearnleicestershire
Leicestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Senior Kinship Assessment Social Workers. With flexible working options, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the welfare of children within their family networks. The council prioritises professional development, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement in a meaningful career dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
