Admin Support Assistant - ABS45344

Aberdeenshire Council; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking two Admin Support Assistants to support their team in financial and administrative tasks, including payroll processing and purchase ordering. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. This is a fixed-term position until September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and verbal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office packages is required.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues within Environment & Infrastructure Services.
• Process payroll and staffing-related activities.
• Manage purchase ordering and invoicing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for 2 Admin Support Assistants who can support our colleagues within Environment & Infrastructure Services, the role of Admin Support Assistant will undertake a range of financial and administrative activities.

Day to day tasks will include the processing of payroll and staffing related activities, purchase ordering and invoicing through digital business systems.

With a 'can do' and flexible attitude, you will have the ability to prioritise your own workload and work under pressure to meet service and corporate deadlines, working as part of a busy team or on your own initiative.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and verbal skills and demonstrate an eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience of Microsoft Office packages are a requirement of the successful candidate.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 30/09/2026

Informal enquiries to: Debs Mann 01467 536256

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.