Payment Assistant

Client: Stoke on Trent Location: Stoke On TrentDate: 03 Mach to 30 MarchShift Pattern/ Hours : 09:00 am 16:00 pm / Monday to FridaySalary: 13.26 per hourWhat you will be responsible for:

• Process supplier payments accurately and on time, resolving invoice-related queries.
• Manage the invoice mailbox, batch invoices, and address missing information.
• Verify purchase orders and approvals before processing payments.
• Maintain and update supplier records, ensuring compliance with verification procedures.
• Handle disputes, negotiate payment terms, and reconcile invoices with suppliers.
• Process manual cheques, petty cash reimbursements, and electronic payments.
• Assist in issuing Housing Benefit, Council Tax, and rate refund cheques.
• Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and external agencies to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Requirements:

• A good knowledge of Local Authority (or similar) accounts payable systems and petty cash procedures
• An understanding of GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and the Late Payment Legislation and legislative com licence requirements
• Experience of payment processes and systems.
• Experience of dealing directly with external and internal stakeholders including members of the public
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Have accurate and speedy keyboard skills
• Ability to deal with people from a cross section of the community in a sympathetic but positive manner

If you are interested, please apply or contact Melissa GOURLIN at +(phone number removed)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.