Payments Assistant

Payments Assistant Global Business Solutions
Hours: Mon - Thurs (9-5) Fri (9-1)
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000

About the Organisation
Our client is a leading professional services firm operating nationally with a strong international presence. The firm delivers audit, tax, advisory, and risk services and is part of a wider global network, allowing it to support multinational organisations through a combination of local expertise and global reach.

The organisation places strong emphasis on its people, investing in development and creating an inclusive, people focused culture. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, embrace innovation, and help deliver high quality services that create a positive impact for clients, colleagues, and wider communities.

About the Role
The Payments Assistant will join a growing Global Business Solutions function that provides outsourced accounting and tax services to multinational clients. The role will support more experienced team members in delivering accurate, timely, and high quality services, working closely with multiple internal teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payments Processing

• Primarily support payroll teams, while also acting as a support function for other operational teams
• Prepare payments within agreed payment runs, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Compile high quality payment packs with appropriate supporting documentation, in line with internal procedures
• Raise payments within banking platforms as requested by internal teams
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing payments
• Collate and issue monthly invoices on behalf of senior stakeholders
• Ensure correct documentation is attached to all outgoing correspondence
• Collaborate with multiple teams throughout the invoicing and payment process

Debtor Maintenance

• Monitor aged debt reports and outstanding balances
• Follow up with clients regarding overdue payments where required
• Work closely with management teams to ensure consistent communication on overdue balances
• Support analysis of client employee expenses, developing awareness of VAT considerations and taxable benefits

Accounts Payable Support

• Provide support to an internal Accounts Payable team with invoice processing
• Communicate queries with international or regional affiliates as required
• Liaise with management teams to obtain additional information relating to invoices

Required Attributes

• Previous experience within an accounting or finance function
• Exposure to international accounting environments (advantageous)
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted working relationships
• Willingness to share knowledge and undertake research when required
• Strong attention to detail with an awareness of risk and quality standards
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems
• Interest in understanding the broader services offered by Global Business Solutions and the wider organisation

Why Join?
This opportunity offers the chance to build a long term career within a stable and well established professional services environment. You ll work alongside experienced professionals who place clients at the centre of everything they do.
The organisation provides ongoing career development, competitive remuneration, flexible benefits, and a supportive culture that truly values its people.

Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. It values the unique perspectives a diverse workforce brings and believes inclusivity is essential to delivering high quality services.
Career progression is based solely on objective criteria, individual performance, and merit. Flexible working arrangements are supported and can be discussed during the recruitment process.