Payments Officer

Job Description

The Payments Officer is responsible for the day to day operational performance of the Payments team. This includes organising and monitoring the workload and developing the necessary procedures and processes to enable the team to carry out their duties efficiently and timeously

Requirements

To monitor and organise the workload and customer support of the Payments function
Process VAT, CIS and other tax returns
Administer the Council's Purchasing Card Programme
Administer the Council's Income Management system
Support FMS maintenance and development and implementation of new processes
To develop and provide training for staff
Handle enquiries, both written and verbal

 

 

The Individual

Significant experience within large finance section.

Finance/Administration HND/HNC or AAT qualifications

Computer literate with good spreadsheet skills, preferably MS Excel

Able to organise personal workload to meet set deadlines

Self-confident and self-motivated

Knowledge of finance processes

A flexible approach to new working practises and technology.

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative

Effective communicator – verbal and written

Analytical and research skills

Willingness to accept direction/ delegation

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in a shared office

Ability to work in different offices dependant on the needs of the service

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Closing Date:  02 October 2026
Starting Salary: £32,742.45
Hours per week: 36.25
£17.37 per hour

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

For further information, contact Tracey Abbott 01343 563138