Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Banking & Payments Assistant join our team based at Regent House, Stockport. This will be Hybrid working and in the office on a Thursday.
This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday between the hours 08:00am until 17:00pm.
The salary on offer is £25,000 per annum.
About the role:
To provide a central Banking and Payments support service to the business ensuring a high-quality service is provided.
- Assist the Banking and Payments Team Leader in delivering a comprehensive service to the business.
- Support the Banking and Payments function in managing all corporate cash in accordance with policies.
- Support the delivery of high quality, timely and accurate recording/reconciliation of cash, credit card and banking transactions.
- Be a true cash contact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate and timely allocation of all receivables and payables to the correct ledger codes.
- Accurate and timely processing of all payments.
- Ensure a good working knowledge of NAV and Excel.
- Ensure all necessary paperwork and/or entries are completed accurately, and information is well documented.
- Maintain an accurate record of all activity and ensure that all documentation is filed and easily retrievable for reference.
- Monitor, Execute/Release payments via the banking platforms.
- Ensure all payment instructions are signed off in accordance with the business’s mandate and accurately process urgent CHAPS, cash transfers and other payment types.
- Ensure all customer cheque receipts are banked in a timely manner.
- Perform weekly bank reconciliations, investigate, and resolve any reconciling items internally and externally with the bank.
- Ensure adequate controls and procedures are being adhered to achieve best practice across all banking and payments duties.
- Collate and analyse data from various sources and report findings to other departments within the organisation.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting as required.
- Liaise with Accounts Payable, Credit Control, HQ, Zonal Finance teams and banks to ensure timely resolution of all banking/payment related queries.
- Provide excellent Customer service.
- Assist Team Leader, and Team members with any Ad hoc tasks as required.
- Assist and provide adequate cover for all GPC (Group Purchasing Cards) related duties.
What we can offer you:
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
- A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
- Company-wide Colleague Referral Scheme
- SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
- A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a passion…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.