Payments Officer

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Please apply via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs, an online application must be submitted.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and enthusiastic person to be part of our finance team in an organisation which is proud of its skilled workforce and which has a clear vision for our borough’s future.

That vision is shared by all our partners and is in-tune with the aspirations of local people. It promotes Burnley as a place that is forward-looking with a clear track record in delivering transformational change through innovative and effective local partnership working.

These are challenging times and you could play an important part in delivering our ambitious plans.

As a forward-thinking and energetic local authority, we value the contribution all colleagues make.

We are looking for a Payments Officer to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective Payments & Payroll service for the Council. The role will be for 21.75 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday.

You will be required to participate in providing a prompt, effective, efficient and courteous enquiry service in respect of payments/information held by the Section and assist in the completion of forms/returns as required by the Payments Co-Ordinator. In addition you will be required to undertake general administrative duties as necessary.

If you are interested in working with us to deliver our vision for our borough, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Claire Page, Payments Co-ordinator, via phone (01282 475865) or email (cpage@burnley.gov.uk).