Senior Payments Officer

Posted 28 February 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationRugby
Job type Temporary
Discipline Professional & Technical
Reference16951
ContactBelle Srijundee

Job description

Job Title: Senior Payments Officer

Location: Rugby Borough Council

Pay Rate: £13.69 - £14.91 per hour (PAYE)

Work Mode: Hybrid (at least 2 days in the office)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Why Join Us?

At Rugby Borough Council, we're seeking a dynamic Senior Payments Officer to join our team. If you're passionate about finance and administration, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of our council.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collate and process data, ensuring accurate payments to suppliers and benefit claimants.

  • Oversee cashiering functions and assist with car loan and salary sacrifice schemes.

  • Collate data for performance reports and contribute to procurement activities.

  • Register and process invoices using our financial management system.

  • Generate payments and maintain supplier records, including submissions to HMRC.

  • Handle petty cash, ad-hoc payments, and manage purchase orders.

  • Maintain computer systems and perform clerical duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Ability to handle numeric data: Calculating, recording, assessing, and providing information from data.

  • Familiarity with Local Government financial environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

  • Experience in Agresso Unit 4 Finance system preferred.

  • Basic financial knowledge equivalent to BTEC in Finance or relevant A Levels.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet fulfilling role in finance administration, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Rugby Borough Council.