Payments Assistant (Temporary) - Business Support

Job description

37 hours per week

Temporary until 31 March 2028

Are you organised, accurate and great with people? We are looking for a motivated Payments Assistant to join our Business Support team to help keep the Council's financial processes running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Raising sundry debtor invoices and taking customer payments.
• Responding to supplier queries and reviewing outstanding invoices and statements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with Council procedures.
• Providing friendly, helpful support to colleagues, customers and suppliers.

What we're looking for

• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to getting things right.
• Clear communication and excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• A positive, flexible approach to working independently and as part of a team.

Why join us

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• A flexible and supportive working environment.

If you are reliable, motivated and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Bridgend County Borough Council.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Flenley on 01656 643280

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 19 November 2026

Interview Date: 01 December 2026

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