Finance Officer

We are recruiting a Finance Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours (Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Full Time/Fixed Term until 31-03-2026
Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Financial Services Team.

We pay an attractive salary of £27,711 - £30,060 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The postholder will provide financial support relating to grant funded projects ensuring financial controls are in place to manage the reconciliation processes.

The applicant will be responsible for undertaking all financial administrative functions in support of the accountants, and ensure all financial administrative processes are undertaken and target deadlines met in relation to grant funded projects.

You will also assist with the reconciliation of various grant claims and liaise with the Income Section to ensure all income is received and correctly accounted for.

You must have knowledge of general administration practices and corporate IT systems.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales which require the same level of ability in Mathematics and English Language.
• A suitable level of understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Previous experience of working in a finance or financial administrative environment.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paula Beaman/Gareth Williams on 01443 864081/ 01443 864252 or email beamap@caerphilly.gov.uk willigc@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk

 for further information.