Grants Administrator - Education & Finance (Flexible)

Educators; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff health and wellbeing support

Personal development and career growth

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a dedicated financial professional to join the accounting team in Financial Services on a permanent, full-time basis in Carmarthen. The role involves grant administration across schools, using the Council's established financial procedures and systems, while collaborating with the Education & Leisure Department.

The successful candidate should be an AAT member or working toward an accounting qualification, with experience in a financial environment and a

Qualifications

• Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or working toward an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience in a financial environment (public and/or private sector).
• Motivated and committed to providing excellent support and communication.
• Welsh language level - verbal Level 3 required; some support available to reach this level.

Responsibilities

• Provide grant administration across schools using the Authority's established procedures and systems.
• Work across the finance team and Education & Leisure Department forming close working relationships with schools.
• Support and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities and training where appropriate.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial procedures

Communication

Welsh language

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a dedicated financial professional to join the accounting team in Financial Services on a permanent, full-time basis in Carmarthen. The role involves grant administration across schools, using the Council's established financial procedures and systems, while collaborating with the Education & Leisure Department.

The successful candidate should be an AAT member or working toward an accounting qualification, with experience in a financial environment and a