Job Description
Join Portland Borough Council's dynamic team as a Government Daily Pay Clerk! This exciting temporary position offers immediate daily payments while supporting essential public services. Work in a historic coastal location with flexible hours and competitive compensation. Ideal for candidates seeking short-term government contracts with rapid pay cycles. Enjoy professional development opportunities while contributing to Dorset's community initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Process daily payment transactions for council services using government accounting systems
- Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile daily payment batches
- Assist citizens with payment inquiries and service applications
- Collaborate with finance department to ensure compliance with public sector regulations
- Support emergency response payment processing during critical incidents
- Generate daily payment reports for senior management review
- Train on council-specific payment technologies and procedures
Qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- Prior experience with government payment processing systems desirable
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to work in fast-paced public sector environment
- Basic knowledge of UK public accounting standards
- Excellent customer service communication skills
- Valid UK Right to Work documentation
- Ability to pass basic government security clearance