We are currently recruiting for a Payments Processing Associate to join a dynamic and growing team in Cambridge. Are you a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in payments or back-office operations within the financial sector? Are you detail-oriented, personable and confident? This Payments Processing Associate role is available on a 6-month fixed term contract offering an immediate start. In this busy and varied role, you'll be opening, processing, and funding accounts on behalf of clients, including: Checking high-value transactions Recording confirmations of payments on their system Transferring funds between bank accounts Confirming to internal teams on all payments executed daily Performing daily reconciliation processes Communicating with banking partners regarding account openings and the execution of payments to and from themWork with the companies banking partners to update products on their platform, including: Daily product upload to our platform for certain banks Creating new products on our platform when there are new offerings Communicating with banking partners on bespoke rates and products for high-value clientsYou'll be using the clients systems and processes every day and they're always looking to improve these. They will want to hear your ideas and feedback on: Making payment processes more efficient Making processes easier for clients Making the technology interface more user-friendlyYour role will be vital in servicing new and existing clients and your team's work will directly impact the client experience. We're looking for someone who: Has strong analytical skills Has excellent knowledge of MS Excel Is able to work without supervision Has accuracy and excellent attention to detail Has excellent numeracy skills Has a financial or economic background or education Location: Hybrid working pattern in Cambridge office, 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Salary: NegotiableEA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy