Job description

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Finance Officer (SO1) to support Adult Social Care on a temporary basis due to a peak in workload.

• The role will be based full-time on site at University Hospital Lewisham and will focus on financial assessment activity and related finance support within Adult Social Care.

• The postholder will work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial assessments in line with relevant legislation and Council procedures.

• There is potential for contract extension, subject to performance and service needs.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Undertake and support financial assessments for Adult Social Care clients in line with current legislation, guidance and Council policies.

• Review financial information, income and capital to determine client contributions towards care and support services.

• Ensure assessments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales.

• Liaise with service users, families, care providers and internal colleagues to gather and verify financial information.

• Maintain accurate records and case notes on relevant financial and case management systems.

• Respond to enquiries relating to financial assessments, charges and contributions in a clear and sensitive manner.

• Support the team in managing increased workloads and meeting statutory deadlines.

• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality requirements and financial regulations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial assessment processes and procedures.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience working as a Finance Officer or within Adult Social Care finance.

• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care financial assessments, charging policies and relevant legislation.

• Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment.

• Ability to interpret financial information, income and capital accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work under pressure.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with service users and professionals.

• Good IT skills, including financial systems and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and data protection requirements.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 16/01/2026.

• Hours: 35 hours per week.

• Location: University Hospital Lewisham (office-based only, no hybrid working).

Finance Officer

Job description

Karina Nazarenko