Payments Administrator
Job Description
Job Description
Payments Administrators provide system and payments administration for modules of the Financial Management System (FMS), including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchasing Management. Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.
Payments Administrators will work with colleagues to maintain a generic, flexible approach to tasks assigned to the Payments team based within Financial Services.
Requirements
- To administer FMS and related systems
- To train departmental and section users of FMS
- To assist with the development of FMS
- Handle various enquiries both written and verbal
- To work closely with other members of the Payments team to ensure all responsibilities are carried out according to set timescales
- The Individual
Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology
Experience in general finance administration
3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent
Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office software and computerised ledger systems
Self-confident and self-motivated
- Strong customer care skills and focus
- Effective organisational and procedural skills including time management
- To work on their own initiative when required to specified deadlines
- A flexible approach to new working practices and technology
- Ability to maintain accuracy when working to tight deadlines
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work as part of a team in order to ensure that the operational demands of processing tasks are met
Ability to use own initiative
Effective communication skills – written and verbal - and ability to relate well with all levels of staff
Willingness to accept direction and delegation
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service, including new working practices and technology
- Ability to work in an open plan office
- Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements
- Closing Date : 30 October 2026
- Starting Salary: £27,671.80
- 18.125 Hours per week
- £14.68 per hour
For further information, please contact Tracey Abbott 01343 563138
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