Payments Officer – MOR12095

Company: Moray Council
Apply for the Payments Officer – MOR12095
Location: Elgin
Job Description:

Job Description

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The Payments Officer is responsible for the day to day operational performance of the Payments team. This includes organising and monitoring the workload and developing the necessary procedures and processes to enable the team to carry out their duties efficiently and timeously

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To monitor and organise the workload and customer support of the Payments functionn Process VAT, CIS and other tax returnsn Administer the Council's Purchasing Card Programmen Administer the Council's Income Management systemn Support FMS maintenance and development and implementation of new processesn To develop and provide training for staffn Handle enquiries, both written and verbal

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The Individualn

Significant experience within large finance section.

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Finance/Administration HND/HNC or AAT qualifications

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Computer literate with good spreadsheet skills, preferably MS Excel

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Able to organise personal workload to meet set deadlines

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Self-confident and self-motivated

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Knowledge of finance processes

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A flexible approach to new working practises and technology.

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Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality

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Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative

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Effective communicator – verbal and written

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Analytical and research skills

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Willingness to accept direction/ delegation

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Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

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Ability to work in a shared office

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Ability to work in different offices dependant on the needs of the service

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Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

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Closing Date:  02 October 2026n Starting Salary: £32,742.45n Hours per week: 36.25 n £17.37 per hour

n Proposed Interview Date: TBC

n For further information, contact Tracey Abbott 01343 563138

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026