Appointeeship Finance Assistant

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 - £26,824 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

37 hours per week

Temporary until February 2027 to cover Maternity

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

You will play a vital role in supporting the Appointeeship and Community Accommodation Support Services Team, helping deliver essential financial support to vulnerable individuals. Your work will include processing payments through iPortal banking system, managing prepayment card transactions and setting up or amending standing orders. You’ll also handle cancelling Direct Debits, assist with financial reconciliation and reporting and manage incoming post for the team. Alongside this, you will provide key administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery across a busy and supportive team environment.

About you:

You will have strong administrative experience, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail. You should be confident using multiple IT systems and able to work effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment. Knowledge of the benefits system is desirable. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage data responsibly in line with GDPR and retention schedules. This role will suit someone proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering highquality work while supporting a service that makes a meaningful difference.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

We offer a welcoming, supportive environment with ongoing training and regular supervision to help you thrive. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and progress within both the role and the wider Council. We promote smart and flexible working, giving you access to a variety of work locations across the borough and potential opportunities for home working from time to time. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll contribute to a service that has real impact in the community while enjoying a workplace that values growth, flexibility and wellbeing.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For an information discussion please contact Amanda Leyland Appointeeship Team Manager 01942 489567 or email Amanda.Leyland@wigan.gov.uk

Priority Candidates Interview date: Friday 17th April 2026

Interview date: Friday 24th April 2026

This role is subject to a STANDARD DBS.

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