Role Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join a busy Finance Business Partnering team within a large public sector organisation. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial processing and administrative support, either within Education and Schools or Agency Staffing Payments.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Excel and finance admin experience to contribute to the smooth running of critical payment functions and liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Depending on the team allocation (Schools or Resources), your duties may include:For Schools and Education Payments:Manage the monthly schools advances process, ensuring timely and accurate payments.Respond to queries from schools and Council officers, escalating complex issues where necessary.Collate monthly school VAT returns and submit them for inclusion in corporate VAT claims.Gather and verify financial data for monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.Liaise with schools and third-party organisations to ensure compliance and accuracy.For Agency Staffing Payments:Process agency staffing payments accurately and in line with internal procedures.Ensure all costs are correctly coded and supported by valid documentation.Collaborate with HR, finance teams, and external staffing partners to resolve payment issues.Assist with year-end processes, including agency accruals and account closure.Support wide