Finance Assistant (Payments) - ORK09563
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,010.00 to £29,594.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1NY |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09563 |
Summary
Advert
ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES
Finance Assistant (Payments)
35 hours per week
Permanent
£29,010 - £29,594 / £15.90 - £16.22 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
Applications are invited to the full-time position of Finance Assistant within the Payments Team.
The postholder will join a busy team and shall assist with processing financial information within the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
The postholder shall respond to enquiries from customers, suppliers, and colleagues daily and therefore experience of dealing with the public is essential.
We are looking for someone who is educated to SVQ level 2 or equivalent level in a finance or administrative related subject or where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a finance or administrative role is required.
Experience of using computerised systems is essential. However, training on the financial system will be provided.
The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme for which the employer contribution paid is currently 17%.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact Melanie Cooper, Team Manager - Payments, tel: 01856 873535 Ext 2146 or email: melanie.cooper@orkney.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 18 August 2025.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 August 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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