Payments Assistant
- Location:
- Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, Elgin, IV30 1BX
- Salary:
- £25,409.80 - £25,711.40 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36.25 weeks per year
Job Description
The Payments Assistant will provide clerical support for the Payments Section
Requirements
Process transactions on the Financial Management System (FMS)
Complete the scanning and filing of documentation related to the FMS – AR, AP & PMS
Operate the telephone helpline (as assigned)
Administer the mail in and mail out for the service
Administer goods receipting (GRN) actions on the FMS – Procurement Management System (PMS)
Assist with the administration and development of other Payments systems
Assist with training as required
Actively participate in the team meetings
The Individual
Clerical/administration experience
3 SQA standard grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Arithmetic
Procedural skills
Effective organisational skills
Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong customer care skills and focus
Self-confidence
Self motivated
A flexible approach to new working practices and technology
Able to maintain accuracy when working to tight deadlines
Able to maintain confidentiality
Effective communication skills - written and verbal
Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative
Willingness to accept direction/delegation
Work under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to work in a shared office
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Closing Date: Friday 13 February 2026
Starting Salary: £25,409.80
Hours per week: 36.25
£13.48 per hour
For further information, contact Daniel Littlewood 01343 563138