Job Description

Payments Officer

Salary range:

26,403 - 28,598

Contract Type:

Permanent

Directorate:

Corporate Services

Closing Date:

23 January 2026

Pay Grade:

6

Weekly Hours:

37
We have an exciting opportunity for a

Payments Officer

to join our Accounts Payable team and help us ensure smooth, accurate, and timely payments across the Council and to our network of suppliers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this could be the perfect role for you.

All about the Role

As a Payments Officer, you'll play a key role in processing payments to suppliers, managing data from external systems, and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Council policies. You'll handle invoice queries, maintain supplier records, and support the Council's KPI targets by ensuring invoices are paid promptly. You'll also contribute to process improvements, and act as a super-user for our finance system (Unit4). This is a varied role where accuracy, attention to detail, and adaptability are essential. The role is agile, based either at our Peterborough office or from home.

All about our Team

You'll be part of a collaborative Accounts Payable team that works closely with procurement, finance, ICT, and audit to ensure a smooth Purchase to Pay (P2P) process. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service that provides value for money and supports the Council's objectives. Our team values customer care, compliance and attention to detail. We're committed to helping each other succeed in an environment where the ability to work quickly and meet deadlines is key.

All about You

This role requires the ideal candidate to have experience in working within an Accounts Payable or Finance team and knowledge of a Purchase to Pay process. You should be customer-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You can manage your own workload, meet tight deadlines, and adapt positively to change. Accuracy and attention to detail are vital, meaning payments are made accurately and on time. You'll have experience of managing busy inboxes and document management systems, but most importantly, you're able to work as part of a team and contribute to shared success.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

Job

benefits

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Employee benefits platform


Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying


Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme


Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility


Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs


Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development


Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave


Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards


Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
Find out more about our benefits, ways of working and commitment to your wellbeing.

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