Fixed term contract, until 31/03/2026 INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC. It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the 'essential' criteria listed in the Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, professional, and committed individual to help deliver the diverse and challenging workload of a busy compliance and claims team. You will be working within the Torfaen Works Employability Team and assist with compliance and finance requirements across all projects currently being delivered under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Welsh Government Funded - Communities for Work Plus. Your role will be to support the Finance officer in recording, monitoring and reporting SPF and CFW+ project activities, costs and preparing claims for projects. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues within the Torfaen Works team and across the other SPF project delivery teams to check information for accuracy, record it on project systems and make compliance-related decisions based on funders' guidance. The role will cover a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to, review and verify accuracy of staff timesheets, updating financial documents and checking project enrolment forms for people participating in project activity. You will also assist in providing audit evidence for claims, raising purchase orders and other general office duties. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-funded team covering numerous tasks that are crucial in ensuring multiple teams across the Adults & Communities directorate are able to effectively meet the needs of participants whilst meeting funders' requirements. Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience: Essential
A good standard of education, particularly in English and Maths
A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with particular expertise in Excel
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Good organisational skills
Desirable
Experience of finance and recording or monitoring systems and processes
Awareness of data protection regulations
Awareness of audit processes and practices
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact: Kara Thomas - kara.thomas@torfaen.gov.uk Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.