8 weeks contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Finance Assistant (Invoicing) will support the delivery of financial administration within Adult Social Care at Monmouthshire County Council. • The role focuses on producing accurate and timely invoices and credits for residential and non-residential care services. • The postholder will ensure financial records are maintained, data is processed correctly, and all invoicing activity aligns with council policies and procedures. • This is a key support role contributing to the effective financial management of social care services. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Maintain and update client records on invoicing spreadsheets and internal systems. • Input attendance data for Adult Care services (e.g. home care, day care, support services). • Produce and process invoices and credit notes in line with agreed timescales. • Support four-weekly invoice runs using the council’s financial system (e.g. Business World). • Chase internal teams and external providers for missing attendance or billing information. • Liaise with income assessors regarding client financial assessments and charge calculations. • Make amendments to invoices and client charges where required. • Handle queries relating to invoices and resolve discrepancies. • Reconcile actual care hours against invoiced hours to ensure accuracy. • Process direct debit mandates and maintain client financial documentation. • Ensure compliance with financial procedures, data accuracy standards, and health & safety policies. Skills/Experience: • Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role (ideally invoicing or billing). • Strong data entry and spreadsheet management skills (e.g. Excel). • Experience processing invoices, reconciliations, and financial records. • Good attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data. • Ability to manage workloads and meet strict deadlines. • Strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external providers. • Experience dealing with queries and resolving discrepancies. • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements. • Experience within a local authority or social care finance environment (desirable). • Familiarity with financial systems such as Business World (desirable). Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Location: County Hall, Usk (initial on-site training, then remote working). • Contract: Temporary (8 weeks – sickness cover). • Hours: 37 per week. • Rate: £17.15 Umbrella per hour.