Business Support Assistant - Ebley Mill - StroudReference: REQ0202Description: Business Support AssistantThis is an exciting time to join Stroud District Council – we are on a journey of continued improvement, delivering our services in new ways that put the customer at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a highly effective individual to join our Creditor Team.You will be reporting to the Senior Income and Payment Officer, assisting with payments of the Councils suppliers within the prescribed processing times, & ensuring suppliers records are up to date.Responsibilities:Payment of invoices within specified timesAdminister supplier recordsProcess monthly direct debit paymentsTo assist with training to support end users ensuring they use key systems correctly and effectively, maintaining data quality.Generate & action reportsProduce monthly returns to HMRCRequirements:IT literate and proficient in the use of MS Office as well as other systems and applicationsStrong team-working skills and willing to support colleagues and contribute to collective problem solving and creative thinking.Highly organised and methodical with the ability to multi-taskThis role is based at Ebley Mill (Council HQ) there may be the potential for hybrid/flexible working.For more information about this role please email Sadie.holborow@stroud.gov.ukTo apply for this unique opportunity please click 'Apply Online' below.INTERVIEW DATE 12th November 2025In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information:https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-usIt is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: Ebley Mill - StroudSalary: *GBP*25,989 per annumPackage: - Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our websiteContractual hours: 37Basis: Permanent