Senior Payments Officer (Maternity Cover) - MOR12240
| Company: | Moray Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,056.25 to £43,618.90 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Elgin, IV30 1BX |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
The Senior Payments Officer will provide systems and payments administration, together with performance measurement and quality control information for the following areas :
Financial systems, treasury, banking, insurance, VAT and other tax and will assist in the operational management of the Payments team.
Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.
Requirements
Provide day to day system/s maintenance and administration of the processing function
Develop operational procedures to ensure the function is properly documented
Review the procedural standards for this area
Participate in the training and development of staff within this area
Support the Assistant Payments Manager with the overall direction and support for the team
Assist in the ongoing service provision review to ensure best value
Handle various enquiries, both written and verbal
The Individual
Significant experience within large finance section
Experience in finance system administration
A high level of IT literacy with competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures
Effective numerical skills
Finance/Administration diploma
Able to organise personal workload and that of others to meet set deadlines
Ability to write and interpret legislation and procedures
An understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures
A flexible approach to new working practices and technology
Ability to switch between tasks easily
To work on own initiative to specified deadlines
Analytical and research skills
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative
Very good communicator – verbal and written
The ability to motivate and monitor staff
Work under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to work in a shared office
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements
Temporary - Maternity Cover
Closing Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Starting Salary: £40,056.25
Hours Per Week: 36.25
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
For further information, please contact Tracey Abbott 01343 563138
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