Cash & Payments Associate

Cash & Payments Associate

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Leicester (LE3 3AW)

Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Cash & Payments Associate to join our Shared Services team based in Leicester.

This role will predominantly support the Cash & Payments function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately, on time and in line with internal financial controls.

We're looking for someone with proven Cash & Payments or Accounts Payable experience, who understands payment processes, financial controls and supplier payments. This is not an entry-level finance role.

Working within a fast-paced Shared Services environment, you'll support multiple operating companies whilst ensuring excellent service to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Payments

• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
• Validate invoices, approvals, purchase orders and supplier bank details before payment.
• Process employee expense payments.
• Issue supplier remittances following payment runs.
• Process urgent and same-day payments where appropriate.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Complete daily bank postings and payment allocations.
• Support credit card reconciliations.
• Resolve outstanding payment queries.

Supplier Support

• Validate supplier bank details.
• Liaise with Master Data regarding supplier information.
• Respond to supplier payment enquiries.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payments comply with internal controls and fraud prevention procedures.
• Maintain audit documentation.
• Support monthly reporting and payment performance.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience working within Cash & Payments, Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Experience preparing supplier payment runs.
• Strong understanding of payment processes and financial controls.
• Experience validating invoices and supplier information before payment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to strict payment deadlines.

Desirable

• Shared Services experience.
• Multi-entity finance experience.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Employee expenses.
• NetSuite experience.

Why Join Us?

• £28,000-£32,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
• Monday-Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Supportive Shared Services team
• Career development opportunities