Description
As a Direct Payments Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in making timely and accurate direct payments on behalf of service users.
You will verify the receipt of payments, provide advice and support to service users on managing their payments, and monitor accounts to ensure funds are used appropriately.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing regular, timely, and accurate direct and carers payments
- Verifying receipt of payments by collating relevant financial information
- Providing advice and support on how service users can spend their payments
- Helping service users arrange services to manage their money effectively
- Monitoring and reconciling accounts and service user returns
- Flagging concerns about the way money is being spent
- Maintaining a risk analysis of all direct payments
The ideal candidate will have experience in making electronic direct payments, a good understanding of financial controls, and excellent communication skills.
Requirements:
- Experience of making electronic direct payments
- Understanding of financial and management controls
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly to priorities
- Experience of working in financial administration
- Knowledge of National Insurance/Income Tax liabilities
- Understanding of Social Care and Direct Payment legislation
- Familiarity with Safeguarding for Adults and Children
Westminster City Council offers a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and Agile working.
The salary range for this part-time role is £17,746 - £22,848 per year.