Senior Clerical Officer (Permanent)(Term Time Full Time) - REN13062

Renfrewshire Council; Erskine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Scotland seeks a well-organised individual for a clerical support role. Responsibilities include managing financial information and supporting a school management team. Candidates should have experience in clerical roles, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel. The position requires both teamwork and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clerical role handling support duties.
• Experience with various software packages including Excel.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial business support services.
• Process financial, pupil, and personnel information.
• Produce and analyze reports and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer care skills

Communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

SVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

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We are looking for a well organised individual to ensure an effective clerical support service is provided to our stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective financial business support service involving the handling and supervision of both Council and school fund monies
• Process manual and computerised financial, pupil and personnel information
• Produce and analyse reports; document production, including typing letters and reports
• Process purchase orders; provide basic IT assistance
• Instruct, allocate and check work of employees, and provide advice and guidance on a regular basis
• Support the head teacher and other members of the school management team; resolve enquiries from parents and children; liaise regularly with other Council staff

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working in a clerical role and carrying out a wide range of support duties
• Experience with a range of software packages including Microsoft Excel and databases
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative; ability to work to deadlines and quality standards
• Strong organisational, customer care and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of procurement systems (PECOS), Children’s Services systems and processes, and supervising staff
• An SVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check; the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For information about Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.