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We are recruiting a Payments Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 30-06-2026 Location: Ty Penallta/ Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Corporate Finance This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £25,584 - £27,269 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support the accurate and timely processing of payments for the provision of social care.This vital role ensures that essential services are paid within agreed payment deadlines so the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure. You will be working closely with both internal Teams and external providers so must have excellent communication skills.Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office applications, are required, along with the ability to think analytically to identify and resolve payment discrepancies.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Level 2 qualification/s on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.</li><li>The ability to think analytically and complete work tasks with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards.</li><li>The ability to travel around the borough and beyond. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Samantha Mills on 01443864596 or email <a href="mailto:millss4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">millss4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Payments Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.



We’re looking for a strong, visible, and inspirational leader to join us at Powys County Council. The successful applicant will join a Council that is striving to make Powys a Stronger, Fairer and Greener county. &nbsp;
Your focus will be on providing strong and visible leadership, as well as maintaining effective financial administration, stewardship and robust governance. &nbsp;
About the role:
The role has a close working relationship and will deputise for the Head of Finance (Deputy S151) and occasionally the Director (S151 Officer). It will provide effective leadership on financial reporting activities and delivery of robust financial control and governance across the Council, ensuring the provision of high-quality business partnering and financial analysis that is responsive to stakeholder need.
The successful applicant will be able to navigate the political climate and ensure councillors are supported in their decision making and understand potential risks. &nbsp;
The role will promote and oversee the continued progression of our improvement agenda, with a new financial system being introduced in April 2026, this is pivotal to our aspiration for change and improvement as the whole council benefits from streamlined processes, improved reporting, training and cultural changes resulting in better financial acumen and decision making.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You and your team will ensure that service leads benefit from high quality professional financial advice, ensuring that affordability is a key criterion for service planning, and supporting others in maximising the impact of their budgets.
About you:
We are seeking a CCAB qualified accountant with public sector and ideally local government experience, alongside a track record of delivering improvement, they must have at least five years’ experience within the public sector.&nbsp; Adept at driving the highest standards and identifying value for money whilst knowing what it takes to maintain a strong, effective performance culture while being able to navigate a large, complex political environment working with elected Members.
About Powys
The county of Powys is a great place to work and live with beautiful landscapes, green open spaces and vibrant communities. We are proud of our Welsh and cultural heritage, and you might know us too for being home to the well-known events such as the Hay and Green Man festivals and the Royal Welsh Show.&nbsp;Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures… there’s something to do for everyone — wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It’s also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live in. &nbsp;It is a county to explore, live, grow and invest, a place to call home.
&nbsp;In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance with fantastic benefits – including a competitive salary, excellent annual leave entitlement, development opportunities, a relocation package, and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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