Transactions Administrator

Transactions Administrator
Waverley Court

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

The main duties of the post involve working in a processing team responsible for the administration and recovery of Council Tax based on the relevant legislation. Maintaining accurate records and providing a high level of customer service are key attributes required for this role.

It is desirable for the applicant to have experience and knowledge of working as part of a team processing Council Tax correspondence. Alternatively, it is expected the applicant will have a background working in a finance related environment. Training will be provided to the successful applicant(s).

The post holder(s) will have the opportunity to work from home, in the office or adopt a hybrid approach. This will be following completion of classroom based training and subsequent support provided during a short period based in the office. The successful applicant(s) will be based in the office for approximately 12 weeks from their employment start date.

City of Edinburgh Council

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A career with the City of Edinburgh Council offers the opportunity to continue making a positive impact on people's lives. Supporting more than half a million residents across Scotland's capital, the Council delivers hundreds of essential services and employs over 19,000 colleagues working across communities, schools, care services, infrastructure, digital, and business support.

For service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families, the transition into civilian employment can be both exciting and challenging. The City of Edinburgh Council recognises the experience, values, and skills developed through military service and welcomes applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Whether your background is in leadership, logistics, engineering, communications, administration, project management, operations, or people management, there are opportunities to build a rewarding civilian career while continuing to serve others.

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Many roles do not require previous local government experience. What matters is your ability to learn, collaborate, and bring your unique experiences to support the communities of Edinburgh.

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