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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Payments Processing Specialist
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We are currently looking for a Payment Processing Specialist for our client Volkswagen Financial Services in Milton Keynes. The role is initially until December 2020 however there is a chance of a long-term extension. You will be working 35 hours per week and will be paid £11.20ph. You will be working remotely initially but once the office opens, it's a great place to be and has free onsite parking! You will report into the Cashbook Accountant and will be responsible for performing the transactional processing for bank accounts and all payment processes. Performing all daily critical tasks with accuracy and to agreed timelines and service level agreements is paramount. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Daily reconciliation of SAP FI and SAP BCA to enable the processing of all payment and collection runs to the retailer network and ensure that any contras are posted * Responsible for the processing of all Bank related files including unpaid, rejected, new and amended direct debit Instructions via import and posting, ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly * Manage relationships with all business areas in particular Banking Services and Risk Management, owning the processing of retailer related Bank transactions * Import client bank statements and unpaid files to include investigation and allocation of related general ledger transactions * Reconciliation of specific balance sheet GL accounts on a daily and monthly basis * Responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of various procedures * Report key indicators and management information * Manage individual retailer accounts in conjunction with client Credit Managers, managing cash flow with 'at risk' retailers * Act as first point of contact with Banking services, managing a streamlined process for loan activity * Act as technical expert for retailer banking systems in future Bank strategy conversations and project development * Act as a lead project resource for Bank related development, providing management updates at agreed regular intervals * Highlight process failures and recommend streamlined changes to senior managers in operational areas * Ensure Bank processing approach integrity and demonstrate this when liaising with internal and external auditors * Ensure daily KPI's are maintained to enable the reporting of monthly Finance Operations management information to senior management is completed with quality and accuracy. * Investigate all open items on the dealer accounts on a continual basis * Ensure mailbox queries are dealt with promptly * Process daily SAP batches in error * Carry out various payments runs on a weekly basis to support marketing campaigns * Process weekly payment runs for retailer commission payments Mandatory * Ability to demonstrate sound accounting/book keeping knowledge * Proficient knowledge of Excel and Office applications. Desirable * Demonstrable knowledge of SAP FI, including Sales ledger, Purchase Ledger, Banking modules and General Ledger management. * AAT qualified or part qualified preferred SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED * Organised and able to work flexibly and effectively under pressure in order to meet deadlines * Ability to demonstrate tenacity and drive to investigate and solve problems * Be experienced in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, investigation and clearing of outstanding items * Self-motivated and a strong team player, motivated by new challenges * Methodical and disciplined approach to work * Highly numeric with significant financial and commercial awareness * Reliability and accuracy in working practices is necessary If you have the required skills and would like to apply, please send your CV for review.