Payments & Admin Specialist (FMS, AR/AP)

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a Payments Assistant to provide clerical support within the Payments Section in a busy council office in Scotland. You will assist with FMS transactions, filing and mail handling, and participate in team meetings to deliver efficient services.

We value accuracy, confidentiality and a flexible approach to new systems. The role is full-time with a 36.25 hour week and a starting salary around the posted figure. Training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Clerical/administration experience required.
• 3 SQA standard grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Arithmetic.
• Procedural skills and effective organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Word and Excel.
• Strong customer care focus and confident, team-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to new working practices and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for the Payments Section.
• Process transactions on the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Complete the scanning and filing of documentation related to FMS - AR, AP & PMS.
• Operate the telephone helpline as assigned.
• Administer mail in/out for the service.
• Administer goods receipting (GRN) actions on FMS - PMS.
• Assist with administration and development of other Payments systems.
• Assist with training as required and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Clerical/administration

Procedural skills

Organisational skills

Customer care

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

3 SQA standard grades or equivalent at level 3+ including English and Arithmetic

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Moray Council is seeking a Payments Assistant to provide clerical support within the Payments Section in a busy council office in Scotland. You will assist with FMS transactions, filing and mail handling, and participate in team meetings to deliver efficient services.

We value accuracy, confidentiality and a flexible approach to new systems. The role is full-time with a 36.25 hour week and a starting salary around the posted figure. Training and development are available.