Support Assistant – MID07601

Job Vacancy

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Business Services Operational Support and Finance Team. You will be responsible for providing effective support to a number of Council services.

Responsibilities include raising purchase orders, raising and payment of invoices and processing payment cycles, and the administration and record keeping of Free School Meals and Education Maintenance Allowance. These duties are not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other roles within the department.

All this work requires you to work to tight deadlines. You will be maintaining information in software systems, databases and generating letters and other documents in the course of your duties.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders
• Raising and payment of invoices and processing payment cycles
• Administration and record keeping of Free School Meals and Education Maintenance Allowance
• Maintaining information in software systems and databases; generating letters and documents

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential
• SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative
• Practical experience or demonstrated competency in word processing and standard PC software packages
• Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative
• Experience in a similar office environment with knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable

Job Advert

• Position Title: Support Assistant
• Directorate: Place
• Location: Fairfield House
• Contract Status: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Mon – Fri
• Weeks per year: 52
• Salary: Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks, minimum actual salary £27,857.86 per annum

Requirements

• Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard; completion of a disclosure check is required for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this Disclosure check will be met by the employee
• Disclosure Scotland PVG certificate information and validity guidance
• If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you must present a copy of an overseas criminal record check (details on GOV.UK)

Additional Information

• If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk with the post reference number
• Midlothian Council transformation notice about internal candidates and possible delays (as described)
• If you are a trainee, have a disability, or you are a care experienced young person with the essential criteria, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview

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