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• Title: Finance Advisor
• Reference: SCC/TP/287930/3889
• Positions: 2
• Salary: 36,873 to 39,820 per annum
• Category: Finance & Accounting
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 8 October 2025
• Closing date: 22 October 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of 36,873 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position, part-time applications will be considered.
We are excited to be hiring a Finance Advisor to join our Controcc Operations Team which is part of a larger team within the Cost Assurance and Resource Management Team. The team is based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate and work in a hybrid model, working either from a SCC base or from home.
Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role
The Controcc Operations team sits within Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate and contributes to supporting the Cost Assurance and Resource Management (CARM) Teams, internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
As part of the Controcc Operations Team you will be involved in a range of tasks that will include:

• Adding and maintaining new contracts within the Adults Controcc System
• Contributing to the upgrade of Controcc as required and carry out a range of Controcc system duties that relate to county-wide tasks
• Supporting finance colleagues with requests, amendments, and additions to the Controcc system via the email inboxes for Locality Finance and Provider Portal
• Contribute to the development of a range of Training and Support materials for Area Finance Teams for the upgraded Controcc system
• Maintaining and updating Locality Finance and Provider Portal SharePoint sites
• Be part of several special projects related to Controcc to deliver an improved service for CARM Teams
• Learning and using specialist functionality in relation to the Controcc system
• Preparing and implementing the upgrading of the Provider Portal, and supporting our Providers to transition to the new system (training and support)

Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with

• Extensive knowledge and use of Controcc and LAS/LCS
• Knowledge and use of editing and maintaining SharePoint sites
• Working as part of a team to deliver defined outputs in a timely manner to a high standard of quality
• Experience and use of a range of IT systems particularly MS Excel
• Experience of working with Unit 4 (MySurrey)

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: * Please describe your experience using Controcc and LAS/LCS. How have you applied these systems in your previous roles to support service delivery or financial processes?

• Tell us about a time when you were responsible for editing or maintaining a SharePoint site. What was the purpose of the site, and how did your contributions improve its usability or effectiveness?
• Give an example of a project or task where you worked as part of a team to deliver defined outputs. How did you ensure the work was completed on time and to a high standard?
• Describe your experience using Unit 4 (MySurrey), as well as IT systems including Excel. How have you used it to support business processes, financial management, or reporting?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact (John Amans) by e-mail and/or telephone at or 07805 667330.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/10/2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here:
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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