One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Payments and Billing Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: To assist the Senior Payments & Billing Officer on a day to day basis, with the overall management of the Payments & Billing team, and to undertake a range of operational transactional tasks and responsibilities. Main Duties: * To support the Senior Payments & Billing Officer in the management, organisation and co-ordination of the Payments & Billing team, including prioritising and allocating work and delegating tasks. * To assist in the regular supervision of staff up to and including those at Grade D, ensuing that Council policies and procedures are followed. * To ensure that all financial transactions are undertaken effectively and within agreed timescales, and where there is an accrual of debt that these are regularly monitored and appropriate action is instigated. * To ensure that all budget records are properly kept, financial transactions carried out where necessary and reports prepared and maintained. * To attend meetings, as necessary, to represent the Payments & Billing team or authority, as appropriate. * Put people at the heart of what y...