via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Business Support Officer - Finance and Children

Community Foster Care
Gloucester Part-time
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Office Location: Gloucester

Responsible to: Business Support Team Leader

Hours: 30

Closing date for applications: 8 June 2026

Main Responsibilities

· To support the Finance Manager with all finance functions as required. This includes (but is not limited to): accounts receivable, accounts payable, direct income and expenditure, petty cash etc.

· Prepare and input supplier payments and reconcile against accounts

· To Liaise with Foster Carers about payment matters and prepare annual foster carer statements.

· To use the organisations accounting software (Xero) confidently and appropriately.

· To complete all tasks related to daily banking, invoices and data entry.

· To support the administration of corporate credit cards and expense claims.

· To assist colleagues, as required, with the weekly purchase orders. Making purchases where appropriate approval has been given.

· To work within the framework of the organisation’s Finance Policy.

· To support Supervising Social Workers with cost agreements and Individual Placement Agreements.

· To monitor and record Planned Breaks and associated payments

· To monitor and record children’s savings

· To keep accurate records of packages of delivery for children, including monitoring delivery, working with colleagues to ensure packages are delivered and booking provision

· Coordinate the diaries of CFC contracting Therapists

· Oversee the process when a new child moves into CFCs care, including obtaining relevant contractual paper work from the LA.

· Over see the process when a child leaves CFCs care.

· Ensure all Children (in care and birth children) receive birthday cards

· Cover the referrals inbox on a rota system

Community Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours

  • Wellness programmes

  • On\-site parking

  • Company events \& social hours

CVs will not be accepted in any circumstances; all applicants must complete an application form. Download an application here:

https://www.communityfostercare.co.uk/job\-vacancies/business\-support\-officer\-finance\-children

Job Types: Part\-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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