About The Service
Children’s Services aims to ensure that the children and families of Cardiff receive only the best service and support.
Cardiff is committed to becoming a ‘Child Friendly City’ that places the rights of children at the forefront of policy and strategy development.
About the job
A Finance Administrative Assistant is required within the Business Support Finance team. Duties include staff supervision, work planning, checking, updating, and recording of financial packages provided to children with health and disability needs. Checking and processing the payment of invoices, assisting in the operation of a petty cash account. Providing advice and support for budget users and Managers.
The post is considered for a combination of working from the St Mellons Family Centre office within Cardiff and from home
What We Are Looking For From You
You must be able to work flexibly and adaptably to changing priorities. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in working to agreed standards and deadlines. You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Experience in maintaining databases and experience in working with figures is advantageous. A positive and customer focused attitude is essential, as is an understanding of staff motivation and support.
Additional information
These vacancies are suitable for post share.
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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