Job Description

Contract type

Fixed-term

Hours

Part-time

Department

Creditors Team

Salary

National Minimum Wage for the age until completion of apprenticeship programme

Contact

Timothy Wardle on 01983 821000 ext. 8877

Reference

2026_1704

Location

Westridge Centre, Ryde & County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

Closing date

11 February 2026
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Job Summary

33 hours per week

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working

The wage rate is National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage - The Isle of Wight Council offers this salary throughout the apprenticeship duration rather than current Apprentice Wage rates

Apprenticeship - Payments Team - Creditor Payments (Accounts Payable)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Creditor Payments Team while undertaking a Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3. This role is ideal for someone with good data processing skills and an interest in working in a figures-driven environment.


You will become part of our busy and challenging Creditor Payments (Accounts Payable) Team, supporting the day-to-day running and operation of the service.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Processing internal electronic payment request forms, ensuring payments are made within specified timescales. Processing invoices for payment in line with the Council's Financial Regulations. Working within the Council's performance management framework, meeting performance targets while following established procedures and processes within the Payments Team. Providing excellent customer service, demonstrating ownership, quality, accountability, and a positive "can-do" approach.

Skills and attributes required:

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good organisational and time-management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

You will be required to complete training identified by the Council, along with all learning requirements set by the apprenticeship training provider.


Apprenticeship programme: Business administrator / Skills England

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Timothy Wardle on 01983 821000 ext. 8877.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays! Local Government pension scheme Discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount Cycle to work scheme Staff parking permit scheme Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Relocation scheme of up to 8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria) Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)





The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.



We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.



We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.



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unacceptable behaviour policy



employee code of conduct



our values, culture and inclusivity



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The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.



We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.


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