Account Administrator
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 to £14.82 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, CF63 4RU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SS01117 |
Summary
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan is recruiting to a Corporate Appointee Account Administrator post in the Community Care Finance Team, a key function within Social Services. The Directorate has a wide range of statutory duties and responsibilities around protecting and supporting vulnerable children and adults.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 5 SCP 8-12 £26,824 - £28,598 Pro Rata £13.90 - £14.82 Per Hour
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours, Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices
Temporary Reason: N/A
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a motivated and organised Finance Administrator to support the Corporate Appointee Service within Social Services. This role offers and excellent opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a difference to people’s lives.
Description: To provide a financial administration function including the set-up, billing and maintenance of corporate appointee accounts, liaising with internal and external providers of social care and the Department of Work and Pensions. Giving appropriate information regarding charges, processing of payments and billing for social care services, preparing contracts for placements and third-party payments.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of maintaining accurate record systems
Has experience of working within an office environment
Has experience of customer care and partnership working
Is effective in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Has excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Can multitask, prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands
Has strong organisational skills
Can communicate effectively
Can pay attention to detail
Has the ability to use own initiative
Can undertake work in accordance with set standards and deadlines
Has the ability to work flexibly within a team
Has a minimum of 4 GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent, including Maths and English
Is willing to undertake appropriate training
Is Customer orientated
Can respond to changing needs of the post
Has the ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage conflicting demands
Is willing to undertake debt recovery and deal with sensitive situations including organising funerals
Is willing to be supervised and understands the importance of supervision
Is self-motivated and can manage own workload
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Adult
For Further Information, contact: Lisa Bowen, Finance Team Leader 01446 709890, lcbowen@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk,
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
The Vale of Glamorgan is recruiting to a Corporate Appointee Account Administrator post in the Community Care Finance Team, a key function within Social Services. The Directorate has a wide range of statutory duties and responsibilities around protecting and supporting vulnerable children and adults.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 5 SCP 8-12 £26,824 - £28,598 Pro Rata £13.90 - £14.82 Per Hour
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours, Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices
Temporary Reason: N/A
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a motivated and organised Finance Administrator to support the Corporate Appointee Service within Social Services. This role offers and excellent opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a difference to people’s lives.
Description: To provide a financial administration function including the set-up, billing and maintenance of corporate appointee accounts, liaising with internal and external providers of social care and the Department of Work and Pensions. Giving appropriate information regarding charges, processing of payments and billing for social care services, preparing contracts for placements and third-party payments.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of maintaining accurate record systems
Has experience of working within an office environment
Has experience of customer care and partnership working
Is effective in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Has excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Can multitask, prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands
Has strong organisational skills
Can communicate effectively
Can pay attention to detail
Has the ability to use own initiative
Can undertake work in accordance with set standards and deadlines
Has the ability to work flexibly within a team
Has a minimum of 4 GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent, including Maths and English
Is willing to undertake appropriate training
Is Customer orientated
Can respond to changing needs of the post
Has the ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage conflicting demands
Is willing to undertake debt recovery and deal with sensitive situations including organising funerals
Is willing to be supervised and understands the importance of supervision
Is self-motivated and can manage own workload
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Adult
For Further Information, contact: Lisa Bowen, Finance Team Leader 01446 709890, lcbowen@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk,
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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