Business Support Officer

Senior Business Support OfficerChildren's Services & Young People - Purchasing & Payments TeamFull time 37hrs Term Time Salary £22,791.66 - £24,292.80 Term Time per annum Grade 5 Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working with financial processes? We are seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to join our Children's Services Business Support Team, providing essential purchasing and payment support to help services operate efficiently and effectively. In this varied role, you will take responsibility for a range of finance-related administrative functions, including processing purchase orders, actioning payments, monitoring expenditure, reconciling financial information and supporting year-end financial procedures. You will work closely with managers and colleagues across the service to ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will also provide senior administrative support, manage enquiries, maintain financial records, produce reports and statistical information, and contribute to the continuous improvement of business support processes. The role requires someone who can work with a good degree of autonomy, prioritise workloads effectively and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Experience of processing financial transactions, purchasing or payment functions.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience of using financial and information management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience is desirable.
  
  Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!
You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  What we offer
• A rewarding opportunity to support vital Children's Services.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and employee benefits package.
If you are looking for a role where your finance and administrative expertise can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.