Deputyship Finance officer (SO1) ref 1639533

Role Summary: Finance Officer – Deputyship Service

Team: Corporate Finance Hub – Deputyship Service

Reports to: Deputyship Team Co-ordinator

Remote Work: Available once independent working criteria are met

Purpose:

Support vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their finances, ensuring their independence and best interests are protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage caseloads of deputyship and appointeeship clients
• Prepare applications for Court of Protection and DWP
• Handle banking, tax returns, and benefits
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., OPG, HMRC, banks)
• Advise stakeholders on legal and financial processes
• Review client finances and arrange necessary services (e.g., funerals)
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, and policies

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk  quoting the reference number

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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