6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Payments Assistant to join our Placements & Commissioning team. This role supports the accurate and timely processing of payments, working across several internal systems and liaising closely with colleagues, providers, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a small team, communicating clearly, managing multiple tasks, and maintaining high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments accurately and efficiently using multiple systems.
  

• Manage incoming queries and provide clear communication to internal and external stakeholders.
  

• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  

• Prioritise and organise daily workload to ensure deadlines are met.
  

• Support the team with general administrative and finance-related tasks as required.
  

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.
  

Requirements

• Competent in MS Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  

• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple digital systems throughout the day.
  

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage workloads effectively.
  

• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written—essential for working within a small team (team of six).
  

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  

• Previous experience in an administrative, finance, or payments-related role is desirable.