Overview
Business Assistant role at Perth & Kinross Council. The role provides administrative support to social work and social care staff based at Rattray Community Connect and supports teams across Finance & Business Support.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support for social work and social care staff based at Rattray Community Connect, High Street, Rattray, and support teams across Finance & Business Support.
* Interact with a variety of people, including families attending the building for contact meetings.
* Place orders through the Council's Procurement system and process invoices for payment (training may be provided).
* Handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.
* Support IT tasks and data entry using MS Office (Office 365) and other digital tools relevant to administrative tasks.
* Evaluate the significance and urgency of information received and take appropriate action.
Skills & Experience
* Knowledge and experience of MS Office (Office 365).
* Excellent typing/word processing skills, including formatting reports containing sensitive information.
* Experience with databases such as Swift/CCM/Mosaic (desirable; training can be provided).
* Financial reconciliation on petty cash; placing orders and processing invoices (training provided).
* Ability to work with confidential information and follow security protocols.
* Excellent customer service skills and ability to remain professional under pressure.
* Willingness to undertake further training or education; strong IT skills are essential.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support delivery of key priorities. If invited to interview, you may be asked to describe situations that demonstrate these values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and our team.
What We Offer
* A generous annual leave package; 6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day.
* Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
* Family-friendly policies and flexible working options, including Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
* Flexi time and access to a range of benefits.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you. For more information, contact Maeve Scarborough, Business & Management Officer.
Click "APPLY NOW". External candidates should provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone; Disability Confident employer with a guaranteed interview for applicants who declare a disability and meet essential requirements. For adjustments, contact the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team at (01738) 475555 or to discuss.
Pre-employment checks
Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. PVG Scheme checks and related disclosures apply where relevant. If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment is subject to the outcome of mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and eligibility to work in the UK.
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