About the Company

Fife Council is a large local authority in Scotland, providing a wide range of public services to around 366,900 residents. The Council employs approximately 18,000 people and covers multiple service areas including finance, education, social care, and infrastructure.

Fife Council is committed to progressive, customer-focused service delivery, offering employees opportunities for blended working, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

Position: Transaction Team Assistant
Location: Fife House (Blended working – remote & office)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Transaction Team Assistant will join the Banking and Reconciliation Team within the Payroll Service. This role is key to supporting the Council’s Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme and ensuring the accurate delivery of financial and payroll transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile ledger suspense accounts and bank statements

• Process HMRC and other third-party payments

• Manage BACS and Bankline payments

• Support accurate payroll processing and resolve common errors

• Assist with payment runs and ensure compliance with KPIs

• Provide customer support across multiple communication channels

• Ensure all transactions are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with legislation and internal procedures

Experience & Skills Required

• Background in finance, accounting, or customer service

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong organisational skills and professional communication

• Comfortable using digital systems, spreadsheets, databases, and business applications

• Analytical mindset for reconciling information and spotting discrepancies

• Professionalism and integrity when handling sensitive financial and personal data

• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and other services

Job Details

• Salary: £28,175.91 – £30,691.29 per year (FC5 scale)

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Shift & Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Work Location: Fife House (blended remote and office work)

Benefits

• Employee discounts

• Car scheme / Salary Sacrifice scheme

• Flexitime

• Blended working opportunities (home & office)

Application Instructions

• Supporting Statement: Required with your application — must outline your skills and experience relevant to the role.

• Applications without a Supporting Statement will not be considered

Experience & Career Level

• Entry-to-mid level role for candidates with finance, payroll, or transactional experience

• Suitable for those starting or progressing in financial administration / payroll services

• Focus on accuracy, customer service, and operational support