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The City & Capital team are currently representing a highly respected & fast-growing Bridging and Buy-to-Let property finance lender who have retained our services to appoint a diligent and detail focused Payments Coordinator to the team at an exciting time.
Our client is extremely well-funded, with increased investment driving a new round of growth, set to take the business to the next level. Due to this, they are keen to strengthen their finance/investor management team with the appoinment of a Payments Coordinator who will lead and deliver a variety of high-impact functions within the business.
Role Purpose:
Our client are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payments Coordinator to join our finance team. The Payments Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the efficient processing of payments, ensuring accurate and timely transactions for our clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion
Key Responsibilities:
• Payment Processing: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing payments, including but not limited to wire transfers, ACH payments, credit card transactions, and vendor disbursements.
• Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of payment records, ensuring that all transactions are correctly reflected in the company's financial system and identify any discrepancies or issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintain and update payment records, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Client and Vendor Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding payment inquiries, issues, and status updates.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on payment activities, trends, and performance metrics for internal stakeholders to ensure timely cash flow management and financial planning.
• Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities to improve payment processing workflows, increase efficiency, and streamline systems to reduce errors and delays.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all internal controls and external regulatory requirements related to payment processing, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as accounting, operations, and customer service, to address any payment-related concerns or issues
Role Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
• Proven experience (1-3 years) in payment processing or a similar role in a finance or banking environment.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, financial transactions, and reconciliation procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements (preferred).
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data with integrity and discretion
Our client is looking to offer a competitive salary of c£40-45k for the ideal individual, with higher offers considered for exceptional experience. The package is complemented by access to our client's attractive benefits and bonus scheme, further enhancing year-on-year earnings potential.
This role also comes with excellent opportunities for career progression. Our client is renowned for their strong promote-from-within policy, allowing successful candidates to further propel their careers and salaries as they demonstrate results.
The client is keen to make this appointment quickly in line with business demand. Therefore, if this opportunity aligns with your skills and ambitions, we invite you to submit your application promptly. Once reviewed, we will provide an update on the next steps.
