Finance Manager - Adult Social Care Finance (Kingston)
| Posting date: | 11 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,461 to £67,575 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Sutton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4178 |
Summary
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
The post holder will lead the Adult Social Care (ASC) Finance Service to provide a range of services including payments, debt recovery, client financial management and financial assessments for Kingston ASC Service Users and / or their representatives
About You
We are looking for a professional who pairs technical financial expertise with a deep understanding of the human element behind social care funding.
Our ideal candidate has:
Expert Knowledge: A proven track record of working within a Local Authority Adult Social Care financial setting, with an intimate understanding of Care Act regulations, Annex C income treatments, and charging policies.
Leadership Capability: Experience managing or supervising professional teams, with the ability to inspire, upskill, and manage performance effectively.
Analytical Skills: The ability to dissect complex financial datasets, interpret legislative changes, and present clear financial insights to non-financial strategic directors.
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex charging rules calmly and clearly to vulnerable residents or their representatives during appeals.
About Us
As our ASC Finance Manager, you will hold the keys to the financial integrity of our social care charging and debt recovery framework . You won't just be crunching numbers; you will ensure our financial policies balance fiscal responsibility with absolute fairness to our residents, fully aligned with the Care Act 2014.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: You will oversee and quality-assure complex financial assessments, ensuring strict adherence to the Care Act Statutory Guidance (including accurate applications of the Minimum Income Guarantee, property waivers, and deferred payment agreements).
Strategic Oversight: You will lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of financial assessment debt recovery and clients finance officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, empathy, and efficiency.
Appeals & Debt Management: You will act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial assessment appeals, dispute resolutions, and debt recovery strategies, ensuring compassionate yet effective revenue collection.
The post holder will lead the Adult Social Care (ASC) Finance Service to provide a range of services including payments, debt recovery, client financial management and financial assessments for Kingston ASC Service Users and / or their representatives
About You
We are looking for a professional who pairs technical financial expertise with a deep understanding of the human element behind social care funding.
Our ideal candidate has:
Expert Knowledge: A proven track record of working within a Local Authority Adult Social Care financial setting, with an intimate understanding of Care Act regulations, Annex C income treatments, and charging policies.
Leadership Capability: Experience managing or supervising professional teams, with the ability to inspire, upskill, and manage performance effectively.
Analytical Skills: The ability to dissect complex financial datasets, interpret legislative changes, and present clear financial insights to non-financial strategic directors.
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex charging rules calmly and clearly to vulnerable residents or their representatives during appeals.
About Us
As our ASC Finance Manager, you will hold the keys to the financial integrity of our social care charging and debt recovery framework . You won't just be crunching numbers; you will ensure our financial policies balance fiscal responsibility with absolute fairness to our residents, fully aligned with the Care Act 2014.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance: You will oversee and quality-assure complex financial assessments, ensuring strict adherence to the Care Act Statutory Guidance (including accurate applications of the Minimum Income Guarantee, property waivers, and deferred payment agreements).
Strategic Oversight: You will lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of financial assessment debt recovery and clients finance officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, empathy, and efficiency.
Appeals & Debt Management: You will act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial assessment appeals, dispute resolutions, and debt recovery strategies, ensuring compassionate yet effective revenue collection.