Finance Administrator

• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
• Location: Bolton, BL1 1RU
• Duration: 3 months
• Pay: £13.34 per hour (PAYE)
• Working Hours: 9am till 5pm (Office Based)

We are seeking a Financial Administrator to join the Adult Services Department at Bolton Council. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions and providing essential support in maintaining relationships with care providers.

• Manage and maintain children’s fostering payments, including residence, special guardianship, and adoption allowances, ensuring payments are made correctly and promptly.
• Coordinate and collate weekly returns from care providers, processing them efficiently to enable accurate invoicing to service users.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of payments to care providers, including updating relevant records.
• Oversee the replenishment of the team petty cash float and maintain all relevant records.
• Arrange for secure delivery of cash to various Council premises and resolve any issues with the security provider and the bank regarding collections and deliveries.
• Handle queries from service users regarding charges for services provided by the Council.
• Manage procurement and travel arrangements for staff within the department.

• Proven experience in financial administration, preferably within a public sector or similar setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of dealing with queries from service users and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this position, please apply using your latest CV!