Clerical Assistant

**Job Title**:

- Clerical Assistant**Contract Type**:

- Temporary**Location**:

- Peterlee - County Durham**Industry**:

- Office Support**Contact Name**:

- Megan Rothwell-
**Contact Phone**:

- 01522 551910**Date Published**:

- 02-Mar-2023-
**Key responsibilities of a Clerical Assistant**:

- Challenging existing ways of working in order to develop lean systems with electronic data interchange, electronic filing and on-line input wherever possible.
- Assist in the development of procedural guidance notes for all functions within the service.
- To work with a customer focussed team approach.
- To participate in team meetings and ensure effective and efficient channels of communication are facilitated.
- Assist in identification of risks within the service area.
- Work with the team to ensure invoices are paid in accordance with the P2P targets.
- Rotate duties with other members of staff in the section to ensure cover is provided at all times of absence.
- Work with other colleagues in Business Support to ensure peaks and troughs in other areas are supported.
- Work with the other Clerical Assistants to ensure a quality service is provided to front line services.
- Assist with post duties as and when required ensuring it is handled efficiently and effectively over the appropriate sites.
- Scanning and filing electronically to fully utilise Multi-Functional Devices.

**To be a successful Clerical Assistant you will need**:
**Qualifications**: 4 GCSE’s or equivalent including English and Maths
- **Experience**: Appropriate experience in an Administration function
- Experience in ICT systems
- **Skills**: Knowledge and understanding of local government administration processes.
- High level written and oral communication skills,
- Able to work independently within recognised procedures whilst using initiative.
- **Compliance**: Proof of right to work in the UK and 2 x references.