We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Administrative Assistant, on a 3-months contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £14.36- £18.28 per hour Summary: The Administrative Assistant/Officer will provide high-quality business and administrative support across the service area. This includes the management of financial transactions, performance data, minute-taking, and general office functions. The postholder will be a key point of contact for internal teams and external agencies, helping to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of council services. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain financial systems, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines. Identify and recover overpayments with autonomy to negotiate payment plans within approved frameworks. Procure goods and services through approved methods, including use of a council credit card in line with financial procedures. Maintain, verify, and report on performance data using internal systems; carry out analysis and generate reports. Provide guidance and support to team members and service users as the first point of contact for queries. Experience: Experience in administrative or financial roles within an office environment. Experience in processing payments and working with financial information. Experience within local government or Social Services. Essentials: Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent. Substantial relevant administrative experience in an office setting. CLAIT, ECDL, or equivalent IT-related qualifications. Qualifications or training in administration, finance, or office management. Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional setting. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service OR9372