Job Description
Our objective is to get, grow and keep people and provide more internal opportunities for growth where colleagues can not only fit the immediate requirement but also have the drive, initiative and the right behaviours to contribute to the long-term future success of the organisation.
We have a fantastic opportunity for Banking and Payments Assistant to join our team based in Stockport. The salary on offer is from £23,000 - £24,500 per annum + 27 days holiday.
The main purpose for this position is to provide a central Banking and Payments support service to the business ensuring a high-quality service is provided. You will achieve this by assisting the Banking and Payments Team Leader in delivering a comprehensive service to the business; supporting the Banking and Payments function in managing all corporate cash in accordance with policies; supporting the delivery of high quality, timely and accurate recording/reconciliation of cash, credit card and banking transactions; and being a true cash contact.
The role holder will be responsible for the accurate and timely allocation of all receivables and payables to the correct ledger codes; accurate and timely processing of all payments; ensuring a good working knowledge of NAV and Excel; and ensuring all necessary paperwork and/or entries are completed accurately, and information is well documented.
You will 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; and 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.
Ensuring all customer cheque receipts are banked in a timely manner is key, as is performing weekly bank reconciliations, investigate, and resolve any reconciling items internally and externally with the bank. You will 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; and prepare ad hoc reporting as required.
The successful candidate will 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; and assist and provide adequate cover for all GPC (Group Purchasing Cards) related duties.
To succeed, candidates must have an awareness of financial controls and governance, as well as strong systems skills, knowledge, and experience (including but not limited to Microsoft NAV, Excel, Online Banking and BACS platforms). You must have experience of processing payments using online banking platforms, and have demonstrable experience within a high-volume shared services environment.
Working towards an accounting qualification would be beneficial but not a necessity, as would knowledge of improvement methodologies. Experience of working within a property environment or using the ERP platform Navision would also be a benefit.
We also offer; 27 days holiday not including bank holidays, access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings, training and development opportunities and NHS discounts.
Please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team if you want to discuss this role in more detail before applying.
Best of luck with your application!