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Part Time Finance Officer - Financial Assessment Service, Chelmsford at Essex County Council

Position Part Time Finance Officer - Financial Assessment Service, Chelmsford
Posted 16 Jul 2026
Expired 15 Aug 2026
Company Essex County Council
Location Chelmsford | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Part Time Finance Officer - Financial Assessment Service

Permanent, Part Time

25,959 to 28,621 Per Annum, Full Time Equivalent

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 11.59pm

Interview Date: W/C the 10th of August 2026.

Please note that this is a part time position, offering 29.6 hours per week / 0.8 FTE (full time equivalent), which can be worked across 4 full days or 5 short days.

This position is an Anywhere Worker role with the expectation the successful applicant will attend the office, County Hall, Chelmsford one day per week.

The Opportunity

The Financial Assessment Service is responsible for ensuring that Essex Citizens who are in receipt of care services are financially assessed to determine the charge they must contribute towards their care. The team are required to attend County Hall on one set day per week, currently a Monday however this could change, to undertake team working and activities.

Accountabilities

  • Provides financial support in relation to the payments and collection of income, to both internal and external customers, contributing towards delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision.
  • Provides technical support to team members and customers answering more complex queries in a professional manner in accordance with financial procedures. Acts as the subject matter expert for P2P, Assessment and/or Income processes.
  • Contribute to the identification and clarification of customer needs, to deliver process and technology changes, which drive efficiency and value for money.
  • Contribute to improving financial awareness and capability across the organisation, to promote the culture of empowering budget holders in line with financial regulations.
  • Carries out data analysis to produce reports for P2P & Income and external customers, to support the management of organisational performance, maximise income and ensure compliance to Financial Regulations and audit requirements.
  • Contributes to service improvement projects/programmes to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency by recommending process improvements and redesign.
  • Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology.
  • Working collaboratively and flexibly across teams within P2P & Income to deliver a high level of service to all functions.
  • Contribute to identifying risks and supporting the resolution, to minimise financial impact and loss to the organisation.

The Experience You Will Bring

  • Educated to RQF level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent by experience.
  • Commitment to continued personal development within a working environment.
  • Knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Aptitude and willingness to work flexibly in multi skilled Operational Teams.
  • Level of good competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Ability to interpret varied information for supporting continuous improvements in service delivery.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.

Job Info:

  • Company: Essex County Council
  • Position: Part Time Finance Officer - Financial Assessment Service, Chelmsford
  • Work Location: Chelmsford
  • Country: GB

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