Community Grant and Insurance Assistant

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Corporate Finance team. This role offers the chance to support financial operations in a dynamic environment by providing accurate grants and insurance services. With a focus on work-life balance, the position also includes benefits such as hybrid working and generous leave policies. Aberystwyth offers a vibrant work setting within a renowned office building.

Benefits

27-34 annual leave days per year plus 8 public holidays

Time off for medical appointments

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Skilled individual required for a fast-paced finance environment.
• Support for Grants and Insurance service.
• Basic knowledge of finance principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager.
• Provide an accurate and timely Grants and Insurance service.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

There is an opportunity within the Corporate Finance team, within the Finance & Procurement Service, for a highly motivated and skilled individual to work in a fast-paced and dynamic financial environment, supporting a range of Council services.

The role will support the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager in providing an accurate, timely Grants and Insurance service.

In return for your skills and interest, we offer:

• from 27 up to 34 annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays)
• time off for medical, dental, and optician appointments
• a range of learning and development opportunities
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme and Additional Voluntary Pension Contributions
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to local leisure centres and free, confidential counselling
• lifestyle savings, Vectis card, and more

We value work-life balance. To support this, you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions, you may choose to work from home or in an office.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Fflur Lawlor (Assistant Finance Manager: Insurance & Community Grants) at [e-mail].

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Finance and Procurement

We ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful monitoring of funds, effective procurement, prompt payments of financial assessments and creditors, and timely collection of taxes and debts.

Canolfan Rheidol, our Aberystwyth office, is an award-winning building with an open plan design, fostering collaborative working. Aberystwyth is a lively university town and seaside resort, known for its promenade, pier, and as the setting of the TV drama Hinterland.