Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blaenau Gwent, Wales |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ000214 |
Summary
This post is also offered as a secondment opportunity to permanent employees of the Council. Before applying you should seek approval to be released from your current position.
Job Summary
Are you looking for a flexible role in finance where you can make a difference? We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our busy school support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support the team with delivering a high-quality service to schools.
What you’ll do:
• You’ll support the team in delivering the Finance Service Level Agreement (SLA) to schools
• Monitor expenditure and provide financial information on grant funding
• Assist in the administration of the sickness and maternity compensation schemes.
• Complete journal transfers
• Provide general support across the team and to schools.
What we’re looking for:
• 5 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics A to C or equivalent.
• AAT qualification (desirable)
• Experience of working in a finance environment
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
For further information please click here.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Claire Mower claire.mower@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Closing Date: 29/01/2026 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 11/02/2026
Job Summary
Are you looking for a flexible role in finance where you can make a difference? We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our busy school support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support the team with delivering a high-quality service to schools.
What you’ll do:
• You’ll support the team in delivering the Finance Service Level Agreement (SLA) to schools
• Monitor expenditure and provide financial information on grant funding
• Assist in the administration of the sickness and maternity compensation schemes.
• Complete journal transfers
• Provide general support across the team and to schools.
What we’re looking for:
• 5 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics A to C or equivalent.
• AAT qualification (desirable)
• Experience of working in a finance environment
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
For further information please click here.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Claire Mower claire.mower@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Closing Date: 29/01/2026 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 11/02/2026
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