DSA Invoices Officer A3
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Job Summary
This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Overview
This role involves making payment to suppliers of in relation to the provision of Disabled Student Allowance.
The DSA Invoicing team sits with the wider finance team and make payment for circa 60000 invoices to 600 suppliers on the student support system (STEPS) at SAAS. A large proportion of the invoices are automated. The team are required to make payments in a timely looking for staff who can process invoices with a high volume of accuracy.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Entering supplier invoices on STEPS (SAAS operating system) with a high degree of accuracy following the procedures and policies to ensure we are making efficient use of public funds.
- Contact suppliers when we are unable to pay invoices with the reason and advising of any action they are required to take to enable payment as well as ensuring that suppliers and Institutions are following SAAS Policies.
- Highlighting issues or concerns to the senior staff.
- Select cases to be put through automation and verifying via UIPath when required.
- Contacting suppliers/institutions for recouping of incorrectly paid funds.
- Answering basic supplier queries ie when payment will be made reason for non payment etc
- Checking of supplier statements against remittance notes to ensure we have processed all invoices.
Qualifications
Working pattern
This role is a c. 2 year Fixed Term Appointment (fair and open) with an intended end date of 31/05/2028.
This role requires in person attendance at Saughton House of 6 days per month minimum
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive A3 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 12:00pm on Tuesday 21 April.
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c tbc.
Further Information
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