Finance Officer - Payments - 37 Hours bei Torbay Council
Torbay Council · Torquay, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Torquay
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Job Description & Person Specification >
There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families.
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer - Payments who is a conscientious individual, confident, enthusiastic and motivated in their approach to work. This role will bring you to the heart of our organisation working within the Payments Section function. The team oversees the payments to Torbay creditors in excess of £395m per annum. If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this is the job for you.
We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there is always something new and interesting happening. You will need to have an eye for detail, an interest in learning our systems & technology, be able to work effectively individually and as part of a team and have good communication skills.
This role can accommodate office based or hybrid working, depending on your preference. When completing the application, please refer to the Personal Specification part of the Job Description detailing examples of how you meet the essential criteria required.
For an informal chat please contact Caroline Yeandle on 01803 208285 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 15th September 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Job Description & Person Specification >
There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families.
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer - Payments who is a conscientious individual, confident, enthusiastic and motivated in their approach to work. This role will bring you to the heart of our organisation working within the Payments Section function. The team oversees the payments to Torbay creditors in excess of £395m per annum. If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this is the job for you.
We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there is always something new and interesting happening. You will need to have an eye for detail, an interest in learning our systems & technology, be able to work effectively individually and as part of a team and have good communication skills.
This role can accommodate office based or hybrid working, depending on your preference. When completing the application, please refer to the Personal Specification part of the Job Description detailing examples of how you meet the essential criteria required.
For an informal chat please contact Caroline Yeandle on 01803 208285 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 15th September 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
- Effective interpersonal skills to include diplomacy & tact but also a confident and effective communication manner.
- A Customer Focus approach to work undertaken.
- Effective literacy, numeracy & computer keyboard skills.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Working knowledge of Windows-based software.
- Working knowledge of VAT invoices.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience of working with information technology based systems and PC based software.
- Suitable relevant experience of working with a Creditor system.
- Previous experience of dealing and resolving customer queries.
