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In all initiatives, the team ensure the financial consequences of decisions are planned, analysed and are robust and financial governance procedures are adhered to.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link. </p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Samantha Cooper, Senior Accountant on 01932 425337 or sam.cooper@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 18 May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 29 May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You'll be responsible for overseeing the Income and Recovery function – ensuring efficient debt recovery, billing processes, and financial support for residents accessing Adult Social Care services.</p>\n<p><br>You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and vulnerable individuals and their carers to reduce debt levels while providing guidance on welfare benefits and promoting financial and digital inclusion.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>Your key responsibilities will include:</b></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervising and supporting a team of Income & Recovery Officers</li>\n<li>Leading on debt recovery and prevention processes for Adult Social Care debts</li>\n<li>Supporting service users with advice and sustainable repayment arrangements</li>\n<li>Ensuring the accuracy of billing, payments, and financial records</li>\n<li>Attending and supporting court action where required</li>\n<li>Identifying service improvements and contributing to policy development</li>\n<li>Line managing staff, including recruitment, supervision, training and appraisals</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><b><br>About you:</b></strong><br>You’ll have experience in income recovery or a related financial field, ideally within a social care or public sector environment. You’ll bring strong leadership skills, excellent communication and numeracy, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable adults.<br><br></p>\n<p>You should also be confident using financial and case management systems, analysing data, and implementing service improvements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><b>We’re looking for someone who can:</b></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and motivate a team in a high-performing, customer-focused environment</li>\n<li>Engage effectively with vulnerable people and their representatives</li>\n<li>Understand and apply relevant legislation and best practices in debt recovery</li>\n<li>Collaborate with partners and represent the Council at meetings and in court proceedings</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. <br><br>As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.  <br><br>Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:<br><strong><b>Work Together as one team - </b></strong>work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do</p>\n<p><strong><b>Drive Efficiency - </b></strong>show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. 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Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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Accountancy Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Runnymede Borough Council

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Annual Salary £13,821 - £14,637

Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone (Hybrid)

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