Junior Payments Officer

• Following strict policies and procedures to input, verify, and release wire transfers through online banking platforms
• Meeting critical deadlines for all payment processing work, adhering to client timelines and bank payment cut-off times
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy, even when under time pressure in the case of urgent payments
• Ensuring the timely and accurate logging and filing of all supporting documentation in relation to payments to ensure a clear audit trail
• Working as part of the wider team to streamline production and enhance policies, procedures and workflows, suggesting new ideas and providing feedback from your day to day work

• Degree level educated in a relevant area such Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Previous professional experience, ideally including processing transactions, reviewing documentation, data entry and cash reconciliation
• Experience with treasury, financial accounting or other transaction systems is a plus
• Very good knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), fluent in written and spoken English
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate
• Intellectual curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines
• organised and flexible
• Excellent active listening skills to support internal collaboration and team-work
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with treasury, financial accounting or other transaction systems is a plus

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan