Job Title: FOS officer Salary: £24,976.00 - £26,621 per annum 35 Hours per Week Location: Wildwood Campus, Worcester WR5 2QT, with some hybrid working options. Team: Accounts Payable Permanent Contract Opportunity - FOS Officer Within Finance Operational Services (FOS) we are continually working to ensure the services we deliver support the wider business, our adults and children with care and support needs, and our customer journey too. We support the Finance Operational Services (FOS) Leadership Team in providing strategic, statutory and core financial services to directly support the Council in helping to maintain, improve and deliver frontline services for Worcestershire’s customers, residents and businesses. We currently have a position with the Accounts Payable team. The role within Accounts Payable The processing of invoices, credit notes, non-order payments and one-off BACS requests on behalf of Worcestershire County council Ensuring best practice is followed throughout the procure to pay process, such as compliance with the No PO, No pay policy. Supporting payment quality and ensuring that risks around incorrect and duplicate payment processing are minimised. Escalation of non-refunded payments, from chasing these to raising invoices. Swift handling of supplier creation queries and maintenance of supplier records to ensure prompt payment to suppliers. Proactive management of team email mailboxes Journaling and accruals as required. Procurement card administration and query support. Payment run processing and support. Clearance of suspended, held and aged transactions Support the team management with monitoring and reporting. Close cross working with teams such as banking to ensure the seamless flow of payment processing. Benefits: You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know! Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. For further information please contact: abingham@worcestershire.gov.uk Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Application Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025 Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025 Attached documents FOS Officer JDPS Sc4 Feb 2022.pdf