SUPPORT OFFICER (TP&B) CPE BUDGET

About the job

The post holder will be part of the Finance team within Planning, Transport & Environment, supporting Highways, Transport & Civil Parking Enforcement.

Accountable to the Section Leader for monitoring, allocating and reporting on the financial activity of the enforcement service, including the enforcement and parking revenue accounts and associated capital accounts, and for assisting in the preparation of the financial content of the annual report.

Managing the general administrative needs of the PTE Finance, including raising purchase orders, external bills and payment of invoices, and providing advice and support on Council financial procedures and regulations.

The successful candidate will have experience working with financial systems (preferably SAP) and an understanding of financial control and procedures.

Key Qualifications

• Organised, motivated, can-do attitude and a commitment to excellent customer service, displaying the core behavioural competencies that support the Council's values.
• Methodical, analytical with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interrogate information, identify anomalies and proactively seek solutions.
• Confident when interacting with people and eager to learn.
• Comfortable driving improvements and using technology to facilitate them.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of financial control & procedures.

Benefits

A salary with annual pay reviews and incremental progression. A range of benefits to accompany the salary package, including flexitime, the automated entitlement to the local Government Pension Schemes, generous annual leave and other benefits.

Duration and Eligibility

This is a temporary post until 2 August 2027. The position is suitable for post share and accepts applications in both English and Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The role is suitable for internal candidates who wish to apply for secondment; approval prior to application is required using Form SEC1 (4.C.081) and must be approved by the relevant Director/Assistant Director/Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 (or Headteacher/Governing Body for school-based staff).

Position Information

• Job Category: Finance / Revenues / Benefits
• Department: Development & Growth
• Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Temporary

Job summary and working details are as above.