Finance Support Assistant

• 21.3 hours per week
• Based in Tauntom
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities available
• 25 days annual leave ( pro rata for part time hours).
• 6 month fixed term contract

We are working to improve the lives of people across the county of Somerset, accessing Adult Social Care services.  This job role is a Finance Assistant post working in Direct Payments Finance within the Transactional Team.  You will be a point of contact for customers, colleagues and external organisations requiring information regarding payments made to individuals.  This is a highly varied and interesting role that requires an eye for detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service.  Working as part of a team you will need to be organised and able to prioritise tasks.

• Answering queries via e-mail and the telephone
• Processing payments
• Accurately inputting information on to the various systems we use

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Have previous experience in a Finance based environment
• Have knowledge or an interest in Local Government
• Enjoy a busy, fast paced work environment, working as part of a team.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Catherine Sibley, 01823 357958, catherine.sibley@somerset.gov.uk.

The salary for this role is £14,274 - £14,498 per annum

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.