15 hours, 3 days per week.
We are currently looking for a Service Support Officer to join Team NPT
The successful candidate will support the Financial Officer by undertaking financial and administrative duties and to assist Senior Management in the effective and efficient delivery of the Catering and Cleaning Services in Primary and Special Schools.
The post will involve working in a busy environment, and will also include responsible for the Catering Oracle food ordering system, provide an Exchequer function for payment of the Council's Creditors, processing of invoices in accordance with Financial Regulations, support the Finance Officer and Service Managers with any aspect of data input to ensure accurate recording and assist in the day to day management of services.
Experience will be needed in administrative or financial background and data input using spreadsheets. Also working within a team environment and to high standards.
The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of computer systems, have excellent communication skills, have the ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy working environment to meet deadlines.
Applicants should have good knowledge of Local Government finance systems and 4 GCSE's grade A to C (or equivalent) to include English and Maths.
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please visit
Closing date:
8th October 2025
This post is not subject to a DBS check
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.
Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.
If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.