Hayward Hawk are proud to be recruiting for an Accounts and Payments assistant. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented individual to support daily finance team in a very busy environment. This role is full time, working hybrid and located in Belfast. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and approve electronic payments within daily deadlines Manage and track customer and supplier payments, including cheque processing Handle currency transfers and manage internal fund movements Process and record all incoming and outgoing payments accurately and on time Maintain up-to-date and accurate bank records across multiple accounts Investigate and resolve payment-related queries from clients, banks, and third parties Assist with inbox management, ensuring all finance-related emails are addressed Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Provide support across the finance function as needed Experience: Minimum 2 years in a fast-paced finance/accounts role Previous experience in bookkeeping, payments/cash or banking Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks independently Strong attention to detail Comfortable handling high volumes of transactional data Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Office tools Excellent communication and time management skills Able to work well both independently and within a team