Payments Associate

Posted 15 June 2021
Salary £23000 - £25000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceAFPA2083_1623788741
Contact NameAbigail Furlong

Job description

I am looking for a P2P Payments Associate to join a Media company based in West London. The candidate will ideally have 3-5 years experience within Payments.

The Role

* Ensure that the payment schedules for all Operating Brands are adhered to and executed efficiently and effectively, in line with company procedures and Audit controls.

* Ensure the smooth operation of the P2P payments by working with the local divisions

* Manage vendor, intercompany and employee expense payments in relation to BACS and Wire payments for all divisions

* Ensuring all controls are Audit compliant.

* Provide guidance and support to local divisions and outsourced business provider on P2P payment policy and processes.

* Handle enquiries & provide level one escalated customer service support regarding payment issues.

* Act as a liaison between local division and outsourced business partner.

* Ensure all payments are made on time, and in line with company policy.

* Manage key Audit controls and maintain all relevant documentation across the process to ensure compliance.

* Maintain relationships with key suppliers for local divisions to ensure no disruptions to services

* Investigate overpayment and misallocation of payments

* Run ad hoc reports based on management's requests and perform analysis as required on P2P projects to increase process efficiencies

The Candidate

* 3-5 years or more previous experience of working in P2P

* Experience of working with outsourced partners desirable

* Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

* Attention to detail

* Good communications skills

* Ability to work on multiple tasks

* Excellent organisational skills

* Team working skills