Junior Payments Officer

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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;

Nice to have

• 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;

• 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
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location