Banking & Payments Specialist

AppniaSoft; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cardiff is seeking a Banking & Payments Specialist. The role involves managing banking processes, ensuring compliance, and liaising with banks. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and experience in banking operations, particularly in fast-paced environments. The position offers opportunities for growth and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a banking/payments role, preferably in a financial services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of bank payment processes, including domestic and international transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and authorise bank payments accurately and on time.
• Manage and maintain company bank accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile bank transactions to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bank payment processes

Communication skills

Tools

Banking platforms

Payment processing systems

Job description

Overview

Head4talent are currently working exclusively with a leading financial services company in Cardiff that are looking to hire a Banking & Payments Specialist.

We are seeking a Banking & Payments Specialist to manage all aspects of banking and payment processes within the company. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth execution of bank payments, maintaining banking relationships, and overseeing daily financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience in banking operations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Bank Payments & Transfers
  • Process and authorise bank payments accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate daily fund movements across multiple bank accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with internal approval processes for payments.
• Banking Operations
  • Manage and maintain company bank accounts.
  • Liaise with banks on transaction queries, account issues, and operational matters.
  • Support the setup of new banking arrangements as needed.
• Reconciliation & Reporting
  • Monitor and reconcile bank transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepare cash flow summaries and payment forecasts.
  • Assist with reporting on banking activities to senior management.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all banking transactions adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with internal teams to implement best practices for payment security and fraud prevention.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a banking/payments role, preferably in a financial services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of bank payment processes, including domestic and international transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Experience using banking platforms and payment processing systems.