Purchase to Pay Assistant

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Purchase to Pay Assistant
25 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
£20,013 - £20,208 per annum ( inclusive of £2,025 Distant Islands Allowance )

Working as part of the Purchase to Pay team, you will support the efficient and effective processing of the Comhairle's purchasing and creditor payment functions.

The successful candidate will assist with the placing of purchase orders, goods receipting, processing supplier invoices and creditor payments, ensuring that transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. You will also provide support in dealing with supplier and colleague enquiries, maintaining financial records, processing payment files and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

You should have an understanding of office systems and be able to use Microsoft Office applications effectively.

You must have strong numerical skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

You should be able to work efficiently as part of a team while building positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Appointment to the post is fixed term for 12 months.

It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification. In your Experience Statement, please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection with this post.

PRIOR TO APPLYING

It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.

 

Guidance Notes for Applicants will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.

 

Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application.  You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

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