Payments Assistant 12 Month FTC

The MISSION Group; Filleigh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Health & wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Festive bonus time

Job summary

The MISSION Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payments Assistant for a 12-month FTC at our North Devon offices in Filleigh. You will support the Payments team by processing payment requests, maintaining records and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

This hybrid role involves liaising with suppliers, assisting with month-end activities, and helping manage cashflow reporting. Experience in accounts payable or payments administration and knowledge of Excel are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts payable, or payments administration.
• Understanding of accounting principles and payment processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook; Sage Intacct is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare and execute payment runs using banking systems and accounting software.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, queries, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is properly filed.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding payment-related enquiries.
• Assist with cash flow reporting where required.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payments administration

Finance knowledge

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Payments Assistant 12 Month FTC

Sawmills, Filleigh, North Devon, EX32 (Hybrid Working)

ABOUT US

Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts™ www.themission.co.uk

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Accounting Services Team are a part of the centralised shared services based across several locations in the UK, US and Asia. We are made up of over thirty staff supporting the UK and overseas Agencies covering all aspects of finance, from day-to-day accounting to the preparation of group submissions and dealing with new acquisitions and their integration into the Group.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payments Assistant to support the Payments team in processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of payment transactions, acting as a key point of contact for supplier relationship management, including financial administration and mailbox management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payment requests accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare and execute payment runs using banking systems and accounting software.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, queries, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is properly filed.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding payment-related enquiries.
• Assist with cash flow reporting where required.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts payable, or payments administration role.
• Understanding of accounting principles and payment processes.
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications, including excel and outlook, experience of Sage Intacct would also be beneficial.

This position is based in Filleigh, North Devon. Public transport is limited and you may be required to travel to other sites within the Group, so a driving licence would be beneficial.

AND IN RETURN…

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days annual leave.
• Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an employee assistance programme.
• Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more with our Employee Discount Platform.
• Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we will do everything we can to support you.