Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)
Business Finance Officer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Business Support Officer
The Business Support Officer is part of the Children in Care Service Business Support Team. The role is based at Perceval House in Ealing and is a full-time 35 hours per week position. Hybrid working will be an option once training and induction have taken place.
About the Role
The Business Support Team provides high quality financial support and reporting of financial/budgetary information to the Children’s Management Team.
The team is responsible for:
- Processing, monitoring, and reporting of payments for Looked After Children and Care Leavers’ placements both in-house and those placed with external suppliers
- Payments for short break/respite placements for Children with Additional Needs
- Payments for the department’s external interpreter services
- Payments to in-house carers and vulnerable young people
- Processing financial assessments for children placed with family members or with other responsible adults
- Payments to families and vulnerable YP using an Allpay card system (training will be provided)
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Processing payments via a monthly payment schedule and following up on related finance queries for all care providers of children's placements
- Processing weekly and monthly payments to external providers and in-house carers
- Processing daily payments using an Allpay card system
- Providing cover as and when required within the Business Support Team
- Maintaining and updating the Children’s client index database (Mosaic)
- Attending and minuting monthly and half-yearly panel meetings
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
Are you:
- Able to work to agreed timescales and deadlines
- A flexible and organized person who can follow, develop, and review systems and procedures
- A team player that can contribute and work as part of a busy team, meet challenges, and work under pressure
You must be able to demonstrate that you have:
- Substantial financial and administrative experience gained in a financial environment/role
- Working knowledge and ability to work in accordance with financial and audit regulations
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels on the telephone, face-to-face, and in all written communication
- Good numeracy skills with an eye for detail
- IT skills at Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and Word
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a test prior to their interview taking place.
It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Application Instructions
In your supporting statement, you need to provide examples of how you meet each of the criteria listed in the person specification section of the role profile. Please provide clear and specific examples. We do not accept CVs. Any applications received with a CV attached and without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Please note that this position is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
Closing Date
Closing date: 21 October 2026
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location