Finance & Benefits Specialist — Hybrid Role

Perthyn; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Financial Services Officer to provide expertise on financial matters related to people with learning disabilities. In this role, you'll manage benefits, support teams with finance training, and conduct audits. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Maths and English, experience with benefits, and excellent Microsoft Office skills. A full UK driving license is required, with hybrid working conditions offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Exclusive Discounts

Recognition and Reward

Additional day of annual leave for birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in personal and housing benefits.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and data protection principles.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Wales and England.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert on personal and housing benefits.
• Provide advice and support to colleagues.
• Deliver finance coaching and training to non-finance staff.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on actions.
• Manage Housing Benefit claims and liaise with housing associations.
• Maintain Motability applications and appointeeship records.
• Reconcile house bank accounts and petty cash.
• Process payments and maintain financial software records.
• Support the Head of Finance with month-end and budget reviews.
• Prepare data for external audits and respond to queries.
• Promote best practice and support team development.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A community support organization is seeking a Financial Services Officer to provide expertise on financial matters related to people with learning disabilities. In this role, you'll manage benefits, support teams with finance training, and conduct audits. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Maths and English, experience with benefits, and excellent Microsoft Office skills. A full UK driving license is required, with hybrid working conditions offered.