Accountant II - Settlements

Global Payments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an experienced settlements leader to manage the NAP Platform and US Scheme settlement processes. You will ensure accurate execution, reconciliation and reporting, lead journal entry processes, and resolve settlement discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.

You will also produce weekly and monthly management information, coordinate team activities, and coach staff to maintain high quality and meet SLAs and KPIs in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in settlements and/or reconciliations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage NAP Platform and US Scheme settlement processes with accurate execution and posting of journals.
• Review, validate and approve standard journal entries; post complex journals as required.
• Lead investigation and resolution of settlement discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce weekly and monthly MI, performance reports and executive packs for decision-making.
• Coordinate and prioritise team activities; manage workloads and resources effectively.
• Coach the team to address training gaps and errors, and monitor SLAs and KPIs.

Skills

Settlements experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Workday

Job description

What you’ll own

Manage NAP Platform and US Scheme settlement processes, ensuring accurate execution, reconciliation, and reporting activities. Review, validate, and approve standard journal entries, while preparing and posting more complex journals in line with accounting requirements. Lead the investigation and resolution of complex settlement discrepancies, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Produce weekly and monthly management information (MI), performance reporting, and executive-level reporting packs to support business decision-making. Coordinate and prioritise team activities, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and resources are allocated appropriately. Delegate daily tasks and provide direction to team members to ensure operational objectives are met. Coach the team through any identified training gaps and errors made throughout the month. Monitor and prioritise workloads throughout the day to ensure all service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently achieved.

What you’ll bring

Previous experience within settlements and / or reconciliations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to proactively engage and collaborate with colleagues across all levels of the organisation to obtain information and resolve issues. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail. Self-motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse data, produce reports, and support operational decision-making. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and business objectives.

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