F&C - G1 Clerical Assistant

F&C 3530 - G1 Clerical Assistant (604015)

South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by6th of February 2026 m

South Lanarkshire Council's Finance Section is seeking to recruit a Clerical Assistant to undertake a range of clerical duties associated within the Accounts Payable/Vendor Teams.

Fantastic development opportunity to expand experience within the financial environment.

You will work within the Procure to Pay Section and provide clerical support arrangements within both the Accounts Payable and Vendor team. You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the financial activity of the team and be involved in the day-to-day duties of the team.

You will display competence in dealing with customers and undertaking a wide range of clerical duties. You should be able to demonstrate numeracy skills to enable you to produce accurate and complex documents. You will also be able to prioritise work with limited supervision. You will display willingness to take part in team activities, contribute any ideas for improvement and work productively in a high pressurised environment.

We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic and motivated and have good keyboard, oral and written communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We require candidates to display a commitment to learning and enhancing their understanding and commitment to the role. The ability to work to tight deadlines, together with problem solving, team working and first-class communication skills are essential. You will enjoy working in a diverse environment and have a flexible attitude to change.

Please answer the following question as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. ‘Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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