Description
My client are looking to recruit a Payments & Receipts team manager
To provide backfill for the existing Payments and Receipts Manager and Senior Finance Technician while they contribute to strategic projects. The role is on an initial 3 month contract and there maybe potential to re-new if the work loads are available.
You will be.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team, delivering business objectives and a high level of service. This role will report to the existing Payments and Receipts Manager. Monitor all aspects of team performance and provide timely MI and feedback to the Payments and Receipts Manager. Manage all resources to ensure they are effectively planned, controlled and targeted. Communicate both technical and non-technical information clearly ensuring colleagues are well briefed and work towards the vision and direction of the area. Actively maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers and ensure agreed Service Levels are continually met. Organise and chair regular review meetings with Stakeholders - ensuring that issues or changes to processes between all parties are reviewed, discussed and agreed as applicable. Continual review of processes and risks to ensure service levels are maintained, risks are mitigated and efficiencies are maximised. Risk reporting processes adhered to at all times. Monitor the adherence to the BACS Direct Debiting Originator Scheme Rules and guidance provided by UK Payments Administration. Good technical and business knowledge of the applications used, how they interface with others and how they are used by the business. Good knowledge of accounting principles. Appreciation of the function and organisation of the business
Skills:
1. This role requires excellent motivational and team building skills.
2. Ability to identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
3. Excellent communication skills and a high level of customer orientation to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers/stakeholders including technical support areas, Banks, BACS, Chaps etc.
4. The ability to lead and manage people.
5. Financial and analytical skills essential.
6. Estimation and planning of allocated work and report progress against agreed schedules.
7. Provision of systems administration and support for banking and related systems (eg HSBCnet, EigerPay, Worldpay etc).
8. Provision of spreadsheet support.
9. Minimum of 4 years previous experience of working in a Finance area is essential.
10.Exposure to cash management and automated payment processes (eg BACS, CHAPS, etc).