Payments Analyst

Farrans Construction; Antrim; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a Payments Analyst on a maternity cover basis to support day-to-day payments and maintain smooth processing.

You will handle supplier and sub-contractor payments, ensure credit terms are met, reconcile payments, prepare remittance advices and manage multi-currency transactions within the accounts team.

Qualifications

• Held previous role preparing payment runs for at least 1 year.
• Good knowledge and understanding of using a computerised purchase ledger.
• Good working knowledge of Excel. Use of VLOOKUPs would be an advantage, however not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and well organised
• Able to work within tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Processing of supplier and sub‑contractor payments in multi‑currency
• Select/deselect purchase invoices and sub‑contractors due for payment. Checking that all payments are made within credit terms.
• Reconciliation of supplier payments to creditors statement
• Preparing remittance advices
• Preparation of sundry BACS/cheque payments & posting payments to the creditor’s ledger, ensuring that all necessary authorisations have been obtained
• Distribution of cheques to suppliers
• Updating bank statements, posting payments to creditors ledger and cashbook
• Dealing with supplier’s queries efficiently and effectively, liaising closely with the cost team, to ensure that discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and correct ledger entries
• Setting up new supplier accounts, following company procedures to ensure accounts are verified correctly
• General office tasks including filing, photocopying, dealing with telephone queries

Skills

Payment runs

Excel

Purchase ledger

Multi-currency payments

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Computerised purchase ledger

Job description

Job Description

Our Accounts Team has an opportunity for a Payments Analyst to join the team on a maternity cover basis. Reporting to the Payments Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day payments function and ensuring the smooth operation of payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing of supplier and sub‑contractor payments in multi‑currency
• Select/deselect purchase invoices and sub‑contractors due for payment. Checking that all payments are made within credit terms.
• Reconciliation of supplier payments to creditors statement
• Preparing remittance advices
• Preparation of sundry BACS/cheque payments & posting payments to the creditor’s ledger, ensuring that all necessary authorisations have been obtained
• Distribution of cheques to suppliers
• Updating bank statements, posting payments to creditors ledger and cashbook
• Dealing with supplier’s queries efficiently and effectively, liaising closely with the cost team, to ensure that discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and correct ledger entries
• Setting up new supplier accounts, following company procedures to ensure accounts are verified correctly
• General office tasks including filing, photocopying, dealing with telephone queries

Qualifications

• Held previous role preparing payment runs for at least 1 year.
• Good knowledge and understanding of using a computerised purchase ledger
• Good working knowledge of Excel. Use of VLOOKUPs would be an advantage, however not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and well organised
• Able to work within tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well‑being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work‑life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

To learn more about what we can offer you, click here