Job Description

Suffolk County Council

Address:

Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid

Salary:

25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract:

Permanent



Are you looking for a role in business and finance?

Do you want a job that makes a real difference in people's lives?


Join

Suffolk County Council

as a

Business and Finance Administrator

and be part of a team that supports some of the most vulnerable adults in our community. This is more than just a desk job - it's a chance to grow your skills, build your confidence, and help shape better outcomes for people across Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Supporting finance and admin tasks that keep vital services running smoothly Process payments Using digital tools and systems (like Oracle and Excel) to keep things organised Working with care providers and frontline staff to make sure everything runs on time Being part of a friendly, supportive team that values your ideas and input.

You will need

Experience in Financial and Administrative Processes Good IT and admin skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.) Great communication and teamwork skills An interest in finance, business, or public service.



You can view a full list of requirements in the

Job and Person Profile (Word)

. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

In this role you will be part of county wide based team where you will be supporting the relevant manager who is responsible for services within your area.


As part of this team, you will work towards the Suffolk County Council's vision and Adult and Community Services priorities to promote better outcomes for residents of Suffolk.


The team that you will be part of, will be responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in Suffolk offering services such as social services, occupational therapy professionals, helping people to maintain independence to stay at home, mental health and learning disability services, commissioning and contracting functions.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our

Workforce Equality Report

.

For more information

Please contact Sharon Turner, Area Business Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling

01473 265623

or emailing

Sharon.Turner@suffolk.gov.uk

.

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 -

Read the

Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -

Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 -

Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the

Supporting Statement template

.

What attracted you to apply for this role

What does "making a difference" mean to you?

Describe a time you worked as part of a team. What was your role?

Step 4 -

Upload a CV (without name and personal details).


We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.


Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:

11.30pm, 12 November 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite

As a modern and effective council, we

offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of

skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that

flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to

understand and support your individual needs. We're driven

to make a positive difference to the world around us and

encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:



up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).