Clerical Assistant

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South Lanarkshire is recruiting a Clerical Assistant for their Finance Section. The role involves varied clerical duties associated with Accounts Payable and Vendor Teams. Successful candidates will need good communication skills, numeracy, and a willingness to learn. Applicants are required to apply online and submit supporting documents. The position offers a fantastic opportunity for development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee discounts including cinema

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to produce accurate and complex documents.
• Strong commitment to learning and enhancing skills.
• Capability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support within the Accounts Payable and Vendor team.
• Undertake day-to-day clerical duties.
• Engage with team activities and contribute ideas for improvement.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience with clerical duties

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job description

F&C 3530 - G1 Clerical Assistant (604015)

South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by6th of February 2026 @11.55pm

South Lanarkshire Council's Finance Section is seeking to recruit a Clerical Assistant to undertake a range of clerical duties associated within the Accounts Payable/Vendor Teams.

Fantastic development opportunity to expand experience within the financial environment.

You will work within the Procure to Pay Section and provide clerical support arrangements within both the Accounts Payable and Vendor team. You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the financial activity of the team and be involved in the day-to-day duties of the team.

You will display competence in dealing with customers and undertaking a wide range of clerical duties. You should be able to demonstrate numeracy skills to enable you to produce accurate and complex documents. You will also be able to prioritise work with limited supervision. You will display willingness to take part in team activities, contribute any ideas for improvement and work productively in a high pressurised environment.

We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic and motivated and have good keyboard, oral and written communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We require candidates to display a commitment to learning and enhancing their understanding and commitment to the role. The ability to work to tight deadlines, together with problem solving, team working and first-class communication skills are essential. You will enjoy working in a diverse environment and have a flexible attitude to change.

Please answer the following question as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. ‘Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.

About Us

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathavenand Carluke, the urban burghsof Rutherglen,Cambuslang,and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People -skills, learning and employability
• Place -physical infrastructure and place
• Business -business development and growth

Job Info

• Job Identification 3530
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 01:55 PM
• Apply Before 02/06/2026, 11:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 12TH FLOOR, HAMILTON, ML3 0AA, GB