Payments Team Leader

Leicester | Salary up to £50,000 | Full-Time, Permanent - 100% Office based

Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for managing high-volume financial transactions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key?

Macildowie is working with a well-established business to recruit a Payments Team Leader, overseeing the processing of over £4 billion in payments across multiple bank accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive process improvements, and play a crucial role in financial operations.

Leading a team of 4, you will be responsible for:

• Managing daily payment operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions and reconciliations.
• Overseeing company cash books, ensuring compliance with internal policies and reconciling statements to the general ledger.
• Handling multi-platform payments, including Bacs, Faster Payments, and international transactions.
• Ensuring secure cash handling and adherence to banking protocols.
• Leading month-end reconciliations and working with finance teams to maintain accurate records.
• Driving process improvements, identifying opportunities for efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with internal teams and banking providers to resolve queries and escalate issues as needed.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• A role with real responsibility and the opportunity to drive change.
• Exposure to high-value payment operations across multiple platforms.
• Career progression opportunities in a well-structured finance team.
• The chance to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking business.

• A team leader with experience in payments, banking operations, treasury, or financial reconciliations.
• Someone with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• A confident decision-maker who can manage risk and implement process improvements.
• Proficient in Excel, with experience working with multi-currency banking operations.
• A proactive and adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.

If you're looking for a leadership role in payment operations where you can make an impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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