Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary / Fixed Term (UP TO 2 YEARS)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a detail-focused Pay Details officer to join the Accounts Payable team in the Exchequer Service. You will administer accurate and timely payments for the Council and ensure HMRC-compliant tax arrangements for CIS Sub-Contractors.

You will handle written, telephone and in-person queries from Creditors and Departments, work to deadlines, and uphold high standards of financial administration using ICT systems. 5 GCSEs including Maths and English are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration
• Office experience
• Experience of working to demanding deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills
• Ability to prioritise work with attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Use of ICT systems

Responsibilities

• The role will involve administering accurate and timely payments on behalf of the Council.
• Implement tax arrangements for payment and reconciliation of individual Sub-Contractors in the Construction Industry Scheme in accordance with HMRC legislation.
• Dealing with written, telephone and personal queries from Creditors and Departments.

Skills

Financial administration

Office experience

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Numerical skills

Literacy skills

Prioritisation

Organisation

ICT systems

Education

GCSEs Maths and English

Job description

About Us

This post is within the Accounts Payable team in the Exchequer Service.

Ambitious

Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 6-7, £26,847 - £27,274 p.a.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm & Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry.

Description: The role will involve administering accurate and timely payments on behalf of the Council.

Implement tax arrangements for payment and reconciliation of individual Sub-Contractors in the Construction Industry Scheme in accordance with HMRC legislation.

Dealing with written, telephone and personal queries from Creditors and Departments.

About You

You will need:

• Experience of financial administration
• Office experience
• Experience of working to demanding deadline
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills
• Ability to prioritise work and pay attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Use of ICT systems
• 5 GCSE’s (including Maths and English minimum grade C) or equivalent

Ability to

• Work & contribute effectively to a team system
• Communicate & work with people at all levels
• Prioritise workloads, be flexible in dealing with tasks and demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
• Work with confidence using own initiative
• Operate effectively under pressure and remain calm.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Basic

For Further Information, contact: Christina Delaney ([e-mail])

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information