Payment Assistant
Sandwell, West midlands
Hybrid.
£16.58 - £17.22per hr.
3 Month Contract (Can be extended)
Job Summary:
To support the payments relating to the provision of accommodation for looked after children, Youth Offending Service, Leaving Care, Supported Lodgings and training flats worth over £3M per month.
To ensure the accuracy and consistency of records relating to the payments made and support the production of ongoing financial projections.
Assist in resolving invoice queries to avoid over-payment and recover funds when appropriate.
To support the wider payments and finance team as required and to act as a contact point for external providers and social workers in relation to payments
Personnel Specification:
2 years working in a busy office environment
NVQ level 2 in business administration or equivalent
Use of IT systems and office software
A understanding of payment processes include records management, maintaining an audit trail, reconciliation
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Understanding of different accommodation types for looked after children
Understand the practical implications of contracts i.e. applicability of notice periods
Excellent attention to detail and accurate work
Ability to work under pressure using own initiative or as part of a team
Capable of working with all types of people
Experience of prioritising and organising own workload
Effective communication skills
Ability to devise admin systems and process, interpret instructions, assess and resolve conflicts in information, statistical information and respond flexibly to customer and business needs
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High level of accuracy
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