Finance Assistant

The role of Finance Assistant involves working as part of a team providing financial support to ensure the efficient operation of an area Finance Team, making sure it meets the needs of people who use the service, and their Carers. On a day-to-day basis, this key role involves:

• Processing invoices for services and payments, and ensuring accurate and timely payment to suppliers, providers and people who use services
• Supporting the team to prepare and reconcile monthly finance returns
• Processing and reconciling payments to clients to enable them to purchase their own care via a Direct Payment
• Manage payments in accordance with corporate and service policies and procedures, 1. Looking at our advert, please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
2. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Finance Assistant, and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability? 3. Please describe a time when you encountered a difficult situation at work, or outside of work. What steps did you take to resolve it and what was the outcome?


• Excellent communication skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with, and interpret, financial data
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure accurate and timely financial information
  
  Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment

This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £30,647 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring Finance Assistants to join one of our fantastic Finance teams based in either Guildford, Woking or Reigate. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for two days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents