Finance Officer (Direct Payments)

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join our team within Children Services on a part-time basis.

This role will hold a specific focus on the administration of Direct Payments for families of Children with Disabilities.

You will be required to set up new direct payments and making amendments to or ending existing Direct Payment packages.

The role will also involve ensuring scheduled payment runs take place every 4 weeks as well as the reconciliation of user accounts to ensure funds are being used appropriately by families and in line with our policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on this area of work and to work within an already well established finance team with Childrens Services.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date:17th July 2026

Interviews: 10th August 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information please email

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Enhanced DBS Post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).