Payments Officer
(25hrs per week)
£25,183 - £27,269 (£17,015 - £18,425 Pro-rata)
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation
committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role Join the financial services team as our Payments Officer and champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting efficiency, high performance, probity, and outstanding value for money services. You will be processing invoices, raising purchase orders, answering supplier enquiries and undertaking payment runs, as well as responding to enquiries from internal and external customers with a high standards of customer service. Administration and record
keeping functions and the processing of incoming cash and cheques also form part of this role. About you Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential to this role, alongside attention to detail and accurate performance of tasks and record keeping. You will also need to demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to work efficiently
and to a high standard. Good IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office products are required - you will ideally have previous experience of carrying out Accounts Payable tasks, and experience of using Unit 4 Business World / Agresso is also desirable although in house training
can be provided. You will need to have a flexible approach to prioritising daily tasks and the ability to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads when faced with conflicting demands. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) - pro rata’d Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role Join the financial services team as our Payments Officer and champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting efficiency, high performance, probity, and outstanding value for money services. You will be processing invoices, raising purchase orders, answering supplier enquiries and undertaking payment runs, as well as responding to enquiries from internal and external customers with a high standards of customer service. Administration and record
keeping functions and the processing of incoming cash and cheques also form part of this role. About you Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential to this role, alongside attention to detail and accurate performance of tasks and record keeping. You will also need to demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to work efficiently
and to a high standard. Good IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office products are required - you will ideally have previous experience of carrying out Accounts Payable tasks, and experience of using Unit 4 Business World / Agresso is also desirable although in house training
can be provided. You will need to have a flexible approach to prioritising daily tasks and the ability to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads when faced with conflicting demands. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) - pro rata’d Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
