Payment Analyst

Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation operating across the UK and Ireland to recruit a Payments Analyst on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team within a large-scale business that delivers essential projects and services across multiple sectors.The organisation is committed to creating a positive, collaborative working environment where employees are supported in their professional development and encouraged to contribute new ideas and continuous improvements.

Your new role
Reporting to the Payments Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier and contractor payments while maintaining strong financial controls and high levels of accuracy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing high-volume supplier and contractor payments, including multi-currency transactions.
• Managing payment runs and ensuring invoices are paid within agreed credit terms.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and creditor statements.
• Preparing and distributing remittance advices.
• Processing BACS and cheque payments and posting transactions to the purchase ledger.
• Updating bank records, cashbooks and financial ledgers.
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate financial records and smooth payment processes.
• Setting up and verifying new supplier accounts in line with internal controls and procedures.
• Supporting the wider finance function with general administrative tasks when required.

This is a fast-paced role that would suit an organised finance professional who enjoys working to deadlines and maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Previous experience processing payment runs within a finance or accounts payable environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier payments.
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving payment-related queries.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets. Knowledge of functions such as VLOOKUP would be advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

What you'll get in return

• £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Fixed term contract
• Hybrid working
• Paid holidays
• On site parking
• An opportunity to join a passionate team with great culture
• Based in Greater Belfast
• Exposure to a busy and dynamic finance environment
• Close to transportation links
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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