Job Introduction
Business Support Finance Officer
Salary: Band 8, £31,022 - £33,699 (SCP 17 -22)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (part-time considered)
Location: Bradford District
About the role
The post holder will be responsible for a range of financial administration tasks and support systems within their designated service area. This includes processing payments such as interim in lieu of benefits, income maintenance, grants and emergency payments, as well as setting up, receiving and making payments for goods and services.
The role also involves providing prompt, accurate and effective financial information and advice to carers, placements, colleagues, management, partner organisations and external agencies.
Key responsibilities
- Processing and monitoring a range of payments, including interim, grant and emergency payments, and invoices for goods and services
- Resolving payment discrepancies, including underpayments and overpayments
- Using financial systems (including SAP, ContrOCC and other systems) to raise invoices, set up vendors, maintain records and process payments
- Supporting financial processes, including income maintenance, grants, contracts and year-end activity
- Contributing to financial and performance reporting, including provision of accurate financial data and statements
- Maintaining spreadsheets and databases to support service delivery and reporting requirements
- Liaising with colleagues, departments and external agencies to verify information and support financial processes
- Communicating with clients and professionals to respond to enquiries and resolve issues in line with service procedures
About you
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following:
- Financial administrative experience, including using systems to input and extract information
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and data handling
- Strong communication and customer service skills when working with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Knowledge of financial and information systems
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
- Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government pension
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- we are a National Living Wage employer
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
Safeguarding
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining an organisation that values its people, supports professional development and is committed to restorative and relational practice. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the quality, compliance and effectiveness of financial support to frontline children's services.
If you would like more information or would like to discuss please contact Neil Bell via neil.bell@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing date: 14th June 2026
Shortlisting: 15th -16th June 2026
Interviews: 22nd -23rd June 2026
