Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer - Finance

Service Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Plymouth City Council’s Service Centre as a Business Support Officer, working with our Children’s and Young Persons Finance Team.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with the drive, energy and commitment to support the delivery of a high performing, customer focused service across a range of access channels.

About The Role

You will work in a busy, fast paced environment, playing a key role in providing financial and administrative support to frontline services. The role requires accuracy, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently within legislative boundaries, council policies and service guidance.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Experience of using Microsoft Teams and working with digital systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities Include

Processing invoices, including raising Purchase Orders and working with other financial teams. Creating ad hoc payments, such as rent payments and support payments. Making bookings using Purchasing Cards to meet urgent client needs, including emergency accommodation, equipment for Care Leavers, and travel arrangements for care visits and statutory social work visits.

What We Offer

This is a challenging and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to play an integral part in delivering high quality services to our customers and internal clients.

The service operates on a flexible working basis, with a blend of home working and office based work at Ballard House and other appropriate Plymouth City Council locations.

Please note: due to the operational needs of the service, this post is not suitable for job share.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Basic Check

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pamela Dean, Team Leader, on 01752 307202.

Closing date: Sunday 17 May