Payments Leader: Digital Transformation & Controls

ACCA Careers; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Payments Manager to lead the NIHE Payments function from its Belfast base. You will ensure efficient, accurate and compliant processing of all transactions, while driving improvements and strengthening financial controls within a full-time, permanent role.

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager – Payments and Payroll, you will manage a team, drive digital transformation of payment processes, and provide senior management with high-quality

Qualifications

• Final exams of AAT or IATI with 3 years’ experience in transaction processing.
• CCAB foundation papers (or equivalent) with 3 years’ experience in transaction processing.
• Relevant degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-performing payments service aligned to organisational priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure strong financial control, governance, and audit readiness.
• Lead and develop a capable and resilient team.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation of payment processes.
• Provide high-quality reporting, insight, and assurance to senior management.

Skills

Team leadership

Data interpretation

IT & payments systems

Communication & influencing

Customer focus

Education

AAT or IATI exams

CCAB foundation papers

Accounting/Business degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Finance/payments systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Payments Manager to lead the NIHE Payments function from its Belfast base. You will ensure efficient, accurate and compliant processing of all transactions, while driving improvements and strengthening financial controls within a full-time, permanent role.

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager – Payments and Payroll, you will manage a team, drive digital transformation of payment processes, and provide senior management with high-quality