Closing date 19-May-2026 Reference Number LS00479 Location Barry Actual salary £29,540.00 - £32,061.00 per Year Contract Type Temporary / Fixed Term Position Type Full Time About us The Learning and Skills Finance Team provides financial support to the Directorate and schools including budget preparation and monitoring, grant administration and guidance in accordance with the Fair Funding Scheme for schools, council policy and legislation. Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. About the role Pay Details: Grade 6 Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Main Place of Work: Civic offices/Working from home Temporary Reason: Covering a secondment Description: To provide a finance support service to schools in line with the Council’s service level agreement. To coordinate and assist schools in the preparation of budgets and recovery plans and advise schools in accordance with the Fair Funding Scheme for schools, financial regulations and grant terms and conditions. About you You will need: Experience of budget preparation and budget monitoring Experience of working in a finance related environment Excellent ICT skills (in particular Microsoft Excel) Excellent Communication skills Full AAT qualification Additional information For Further Information, contact: Rachel Cox Please see attached job description / person specification for further information. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .