Overview
This role is a Finance Administrator for the Tees Valley Connect to Work programme.
- Salary: £25,877.80 - £28,453.69 (full earning potential; starting salary depends on experience and progression within the band)
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2028
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with one 30-minute early finish
- Location: Home based, with occasional travel across Tees Valley
- Closing date: 2026-10-02
Please note: the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the Connect to Work Grant Guidance and ensure financial activity complies with programme requirements.
- Prepare, monitor and submit Connect to Work financial claims.
- Review expenditure and supporting documentation to ensure claims are accurate, eligible and fully auditable.
- Work with operational and finance colleagues to gather and verify information required for financial claims and audits.
- Process and reconcile financial transactions and payments accurately and efficiently.
- Respond to and resolve payment queries, escalating potential risks where appropriate.
- Support month-end processes in line with organisational requirements.
- Ensure financial controls, policies and procedures are followed.
- Support meetings by preparing agendas, gathering information and taking minutes.
- Manage the Connect to Work shared mailbox, ensuring enquiries are dealt with promptly and appropriately.
- Produce and distribute monthly newsletters for partner agencies.
- Gather information from operational, performance and partnership teams to support newsletter content.
- Provide wider administrative and project support to the Connect to Work team as required.
Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable clerical, administrative or reception experience.
- Experience within a customer care, healthcare, education or social care setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, Word and Teams.
- Effective interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, visitors, partners and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with discretion and sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritise and manage your workload within a busy environment.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/related experience.
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Compensation & Benefits
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3 annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via recognition portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and Accessibility
The employer is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities, including those with lived experience of the issues the role supports. Adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.