Payments Officer

Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment If so apply now!

This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and who are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for goods works and services. As a Payments Officer you will be responsible for overseeing payments for both Adult Social Care and Foster Carers/Agencies deal with queries internally and externally support he Payments Assistants and the Team Leader.

Our goals within the Controcc Payments Team are to make sure payments are correct and paid on time support providers/Fosters Carers and Agencies resolve queries quickly liaising with colleagues in other department and Improve reporting data and guidance.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can communicate effectively
• Has Microsoft Office skills
• Has a high standard of attention to detail
• Has real passion for delivering customer service in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• The ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working to tight deadlines within a team environment

If this sounds like the job for you then we can offer you a flexible and agile working pattern with a hybrid of office and home working within a committed team.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and ourstatement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be conducted in person at County Hall in Lewes dates to be confirmed week commencing 8 June 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status pagefor details.

To arrange an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role please contact:

Kay Stevenson Controcc Payments Team Leader - (email to request a phone call)

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

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