Temporary Local Authority Administrator

Express Recruitment; Matlock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Support Administrator to join a friendly team in Matlock. This temporary role supports purchasing and payment processes within a busy highways department, while maintaining compliance and customer service standards. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, previous office experience, and the ability to manage financial records accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience with bespoke computer systems and high accuracy in data input.
• Capability to process and verify invoices and maintain financial records.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes in a highways department.
• Respond to supplier inquiries via phone and email.
• Produce financial and data reports for management oversight.

Skills

Office-based administration experience

Strong IT skills including full MS Office suite

Professional and approachable telephone manner

Ability to work well on own initiative

Strong adherence to the Data Protection Act

Job description

Express Recruitment are proud to be supporting a local organisation who are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Support Administrator to join their friendly team.

This role gives the opportunity to support the efficient delivery of purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes within a busy highways department, while providing effective administrative support and maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance with departmental policies and procedures whilst working for a reputable Local Authority.

The ideal candidate will hold experience working with bespoke computer systems and be able to input data with high levels of accuracy.

• Process and verify invoices to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations for all payment activities
• Respond to supplier and internal service enquiries via telephone and email
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice, accounts and order discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial and contract monitoring records using Local Authority databases
• Produce financial and data reports to support management oversight
• Record, process, and monitor financial transactions, orders, and accounts
• Develop and maintain efficient document management and record-keeping systems
• Provide reception and administrative support, including handling calls, emails, and front-desk enquiries

Skills & Experience

• Previous office-based administration experience
• Strong adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Strong IT skills to include full MS Office suite
• Professional and approachable telephone manner
• Able to work well on own initiative

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you!Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form onhttps://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Job Type: Temporary for approx. 12 weeks, potential to extend

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.