Cynorthwyydd Cyllid; dros dro | Finance Assistant; temporary

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You will support the Head of the Service Centre with the day‑to‑day financial management of the Farming Connect programme, a high‑profile Welsh Government‑funded initiative. Your role will involve processing invoices, supporting claims preparation, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with Welsh Government requirements. You will also manage administrative processes such as maintaining order number systems, updating financial data, and working to tight deadlines to ensure timely submissions.

You will work closely with the Head of the Service Centre, the Finance Department, and colleagues across the Farming Connect team. You will also liaise with subcontractors and external customers, ensuring that all required evidence and documentation are submitted correctly and on time. Collaboration and strong communication will be key, as you will support both internal teams and external stakeholders while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Your work will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth financial operation and compliance of the Farming Connect programme. By maintaining accurate records, processing payments efficiently, and ensuring adherence to Welsh Government and data protection requirements, you will help safeguard funding and support effective programme delivery.

• Competitive salary and generous employer’s pension contribution
• 50% contribution towards any fitness activities such as monthly gym memberships, fitness classes, or sports clubs
• 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing to 27 days (+8) as your length of service increases
• Three extra days’ holiday over Christmas
• The right to carry over five days’ leave into the following year
• Free parking in all offices
• Generous flexibility policies ('TOIL') with the ability to have time off as leave if working longer hours
• Enhanced family policies
• Regular corporate social events including our summer and Christmas gatherings/parties
• Training and development on the job
• Free Welsh learning/refresher courses, whatever your level of ability at the moment
• Technical equipment such as laptop and accessories, iPhone, and any specialist equipment needed for your job

Department/programme:
Farming Connect

Type of contract:
Temporary secondment cover for approximately 12 months

Work pattern:
The role is advertised as full‑time (7.5 hours per day, Monday‑Friday). However, we are open to discuss part‑time or flexible arrangements where these meet the needs of the service. Please indicate your choice in your application.

Interviews:
Likely to be 29/6

For more information or for an informal chat, contact Rhian Jones, Head of Service Centre, Rhian.

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• Qualifications
• Certifications, licences and training

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