Job Title: Financial Services Manager
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Services Manager to lead our payments function. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the Payments team, managing workflow, performance, and training.
* Ensure accurate application and reconciliation of PSWT and RCT taxes, liaising with relevant authorities to resolve queries.
* Maintain robust fraud prevention controls, including supplier database validation and bank account change procedures.
* Promote and monitor compliance with purchasing and payment systems, legislation, and deadlines.
* Oversee efficient payment processes, returns, and reconciliations, ensuring timely submissions to relevant authorities.
* Collaborate with treasury and purchasing teams to ensure accurate bank transfers, ledger postings, and supplier account management.
* Review and improve processes, workflows, and system upgrades to enhance efficiency and control.
* Manage expense payments, VAT treatment, student stipends, business card reporting, and sabbatical calculations.
* Undertake special projects, testing, and reporting as required.
Requirements:
* Strong experience in Accounts Payable.
* Knowledge of PSWT, RCT, VAT, and payment compliance.
* Proven ability to manage payment systems, supplier relationships, and fraud prevention processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.