Who You Are You are a dedicated and adaptable finance professional with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality services within a finance-related environment. You possess excellent numeracy and written communication skills, combined with a commitment to customer-focused service. You have experience dealing with customer queries and take responsibility for resolving issues in a timely manner. You are proficient with IT systems, particularly Excel, and have experience managing high work volumes within tight deadlines. You value continuous improvement and are eager to develop your skills and knowledge further. What the Job Involves As a Finance Payments and Admin Officer in the Corporate Finance - Finance Business Partnering Team, you will focus on supporting activities related to either Schools and Education payments or agency staff payments. You will manage monthly financial processes like schools' advances and VAT return collations, handle financial queries, liaise with schools or third-party organizations, and provide high-quality finance support services. While following standard procedures, you will be responsible for ensuring any issues are resolved promptly, supporting continuous improvement and automation efforts, and keeping up to date with service developments and council practices. Skills Working within a finance-related environment delivering high-quality services Excellent numeracy and written communication skills Strong commitment to customer-focused service Experience resolving customer queries Strong IT/Technical skills, specifically Excel skills Finance payments and administration experience Experience with high work volumes and tight deadlines Development of skills and knowledge