Senior Finance Assistant - Transactional Treasury

Your new company

Hays are pleased to be working with this exciting and growing organisation which is going through an exciting re-structure. This is a newly formed position that is offering real progression within a rewarding environment.

Your new role

Role Summary: Reporting to the Cash & Bank Manager within Financial Process Solutions, this role is central to delivering critical payment services to the organisation. These services must consistently meet established business deadlines, and adhere to policies.

• Execute transactional treasury operations for internal customers, ensuring compliance with processes, policies, and Service level agreements.
• Prepare and validate manual payment requests on banking platforms, ensuring timely release in accordance with policies, and escalating issues when needed.
• Manage BACS payments via ERP systems (D365/Coins), ensuring timely processing and strict adherence to governance and controls.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive payment-related reporting at all organisational levels, fostering continuous improvement, including the production of the monthly Manual Payments report.
• Update and share Approval & Payments timetables with the relevant teams across the business.
• Lead initiatives and projects to enhance payment services, keeping pace with advancements in third-party technology.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and delivery of Approvers Training, along with developing associated materials.
• Participate in regular stakeholder meetings involving both internal and external departments.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams, external customers, and the wider finance function, simplifying financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
• Address queries promptly, communicating effectively to ensure resolution and support.
• Champion ongoing continuous improvement efforts, driving innovation and optimising service delivery.
• Operate with a proactive attitude.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven expertise in payments and/or banking processes, within a fast-paced, high-volume Shared Service environment.
• Proficient in using multiple banking platforms.
• Skilled in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, confidently challenging to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to maintain precision and perform effectively under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a strong ability to follow processes and controls, identify compliance issues, and seek assurance when necessary to determine the best course of action.
• Proven experience and capability to adapt to and support change, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and a yearly pay review
• Performance Related Pay, based on meeting individual and company- wide targets
• £500 personal allowance every year, to spend on your choice of benefits like private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership
• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell 5 days
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• Choice of two pension schemes (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) with employer contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance up to 4 times basic salary
• Occupational Health support and advice
• Access to fully trained Mental Health First Aiders and Menopause Champions
• Free physio sessions
• Free access to 24/7 GP and prescription services, counselling, dietary and fitness advice and legal and financial information
• Online reward portal for savings on food, clothing, technology, and more
• Free breakfast provided in our four main offices
• Training courses for aspiring talent or future leaders
• Support with professional qualifications and if professional membership is required for the role, we cover the cost of one membership

What you need to do now

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