Payments Manager
Isleworth
Competitive Salary
Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in payment operations and team leadership? We're seeking a Payments Manager to oversee and lead a dynamic Payments Team within a fast-paced Finance Shared Service Centre.
This role will suit a confident and proactive leader with extensive Accounts Payable / Payments experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across complex, high-volume payment operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop a Payments Team, ensuring high performance and professional growth
2. Oversee daily cashbook clearing, payment allocation, and journal creation
3. Manage payment runs across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD), including supplier and intercompany invoices
4. Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations (BACS, CHAPS, foreign payments)
5. Act as the key contact for payment queries, building strong internal and external relationships
6. Drive process improvements, automation, and best practice adoption across payment operations
Skills & Experience
7. Strong leadership and people management experience
8. Proven background in senior Accounts Payable / Payments roles
9. Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
10. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
11. Familiarity with financial systems and payment platforms
12. Understanding of UK and international payment regulations
13. Experience in process improvement and change management
What's on Offer
14. Competitive salary
15. Excellent benefits package
16. Opportunity to lead a key function within a growing Finance Shared Service Centre
17. A fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact
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