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Client Finance Audit Assistant
Delivery
#41577
Remote / WFH
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Client Finance Audit Assistant to join our Direct Payments Audit Team within Client Finance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, supportive and well-established team, playing a key role in ensuring that public funds are used appropriately and that service user payments are accurate and well managed. The role supports both Adult and Children’s Social Care services.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Ellesmere Port
Job Category
Finance
Grade
CWAC NJC - Grade 5
Salary Min
£25,989 per annum
Salary Max
£28,142 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Closing Date
05/07/2026
Ref No
W4617
Documents
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will:
Complete a range of financial and administrative tasks relating to Direct Payments and service user accounts
Review and audit financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and council policy
Identify discrepancies in payments, invoices and financial records and resolve queries efficiently and sensitively
Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and security standards
Liaise with internal teams, external organisations and service users regarding financial queries
Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and written correspondence
Support reviews of ongoing direct payments
Contribute to improving processes and identifying areas for service.
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in this role you will:
Have experience working in a financial or administrative environment
Be confident using IT systems, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Be able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
Communicate clearly and sensitively with a range of audiences, including vulnerable people
Be a positive and adaptable team player
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, supportive and well-established team, playing a key role in ensuring that public funds are used appropriately and that service user payments are accurate and well managed. The role supports both Adult and Children’s Social Care services.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Ellesmere Port
Job Category
Finance
Grade
CWAC NJC - Grade 5
Salary Min
£25,989 per annum
Salary Max
£28,142 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Closing Date
05/07/2026
Ref No
W4617
Documents
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will:
Complete a range of financial and administrative tasks relating to Direct Payments and service user accounts
Review and audit financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and council policy
Identify discrepancies in payments, invoices and financial records and resolve queries efficiently and sensitively
Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and security standards
Liaise with internal teams, external organisations and service users regarding financial queries
Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and written correspondence
Support reviews of ongoing direct payments
Contribute to improving processes and identifying areas for service.
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in this role you will:
Have experience working in a financial or administrative environment
Be confident using IT systems, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Be able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
Communicate clearly and sensitively with a range of audiences, including vulnerable people
Be a positive and adaptable team player
