Business Support Officer

Essential Employment; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer is seeking a Business Support Officer in Newport to manage financial systems, ensure compliance with policies, and support team operations. This full-time temporary role requires analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial systems operation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial systems operation and maintenance.
• Communicate with partner agencies and manage performance data.
• Arrange meetings and support service projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Business Support Officer needed in Newport, £14.36phPAYE - Reference: OR8070

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all elements of financial systems, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and recover overpayments, with autonomy to agree payment plans within an established framework.
• Ensure goods and services are procured via approved methods.
• Make payments using a credit card in line with NCC policies.
• Manage and verify performance data, analyze information, and produce reports.
• Communicate with partner agencies, colleagues, and management to provide information and advice.
• Serve as a first point of contact for team queries, providing guidance and resolving issues to support team efficiency.
• Arrange meetings, prepare minutes, record decisions, and perform related tasks as directed by management.
• Support and assist with service projects.
• Safeguard IT equipment, corporate accounts, and data, complying with relevant policies.
• Perform other duties as required by the service area.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pre-employment checks, including references, may be required. Please be prepared.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful candidates but will contact those moving to the next stage by phone.

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