Payment Assistant
Client: Stoke on Trent
Location: Stoke On Trent
Date: 03 March to 30 March
Shift Pattern/ Hours: 09:00 am - 16:00 pm / Monday to Friday
Salary: £13.26 per hour
What you will be responsible for:
1. Process supplier payments accurately and on time, resolving invoice-related queries.
2. Manage the invoice mailbox, batch invoices, and address missing information.
3. Verify purchase orders and approvals before processing payments.
4. Maintain and update supplier records, ensuring compliance with verification procedures.
5. Handle disputes, negotiate payment terms, and reconcile invoices with suppliers.
6. Process manual cheques, petty cash reimbursements, and electronic payments.
7. Assist in issuing Housing Benefit, Council Tax, and rate refund cheques.
8. Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and external agencies to resolve issues.
9. Stay updated on anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, and compliance requirements.
10. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements:
1. A good knowledge of Local Authority (or similar) accounts payable systems and petty cash procedures.
2. An understanding of GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and the Late Payment Legislation and legislative compliance requirements.
3. Experience of payment processes and systems.
4. Experience of dealing directly with external and internal stakeholders including members of the public.
5. Ability to negotiate with suppliers.
6. Have accurate and speedy keyboard skills.
7. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr