Finance Officer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 28 - 28

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Finance Officer (SO1) to support Adult Social Care on a temporary basis due to a peak in workload.

The role will be based full-time on site at University Hospital Lewisham and will focus on financial assessment activity and related finance support within Adult Social Care.

The postholder will work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate timely and compliant financial assessments in line with relevant legislation and Council procedures.

There is potential for contract extension subject to performance and service needs.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Undertake and support financial assessments for Adult Social Care clients in line with current legislation guidance and Council policies.

Review financial information income and capital to determine client contributions towards care and support services.

Ensure assessments are completed accurately efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Liaise with service users families care providers and internal colleagues to gather and verify financial information.

Maintain accurate records and case notes on relevant financial and case management systems.

Respond to enquiries relating to financial assessments charges and contributions in a clear and sensitive manner.

Support the team in managing increased workloads and meeting statutory deadlines.

Ensure compliance with data protection confidentiality requirements and financial regulations.

Contribute to continuous improvement of financial assessment processes and procedures.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience working as a Finance Officer or within Adult Social Care finance.

Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care financial assessments charging policies and relevant legislation.

Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment.

Ability to interpret financial information income and capital accurately.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work under pressure.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage sensitively with service users and professionals.

Good IT skills including financial systems and Microsoft Office.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Understanding of confidentiality GDPR and data protection requirements.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 16/01/2026.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Location: University Hospital Lewisham (office-based only no hybrid working).

Required Skills:

Proven experience working as a Finance Officer or within Adult Social Care finance. Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care financial assessments charging policies and relevant legislation. Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment. Ability to interpret financial information income and capital accurately. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work under pressure. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage sensitively with service users and professionals. Good IT skills including financial systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced on-site environment. Understanding of confidentiality GDPR and data protection requirements.

2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Finance Officer (SO1) to support Adult Social Care on a temporary basis due to a peak in workload. The role will be based full-time on site at University Hospital Lewisham and will focus on financial ass...