Payments Manager — Finance Controls & Transformation

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; 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 Payments function in Belfast, overseeing accurate, compliant processing of all transactions and delivering improvements. Reporting to the Shared Services Manager – Payments and Payroll, you will drive financial controls, performance reporting, and system enhancements while supporting organisational priorities.

This permanent role requires strong leadership, experience in transaction processing and IT systems, and a

Qualifications

• 3 years’ relevant experience in transaction processing / Finance environment.
• Evidence of leading a team to ensure service delivery.
• Experience interpreting data and managing complex information.

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

Lead/Manage a team

Data interpretation

Best practice

Strong leadership

Planning & organisation

Work under pressure

Interpersonal & influencing

Customer orientation

IT literacy / payments systems

Driving licence

Education

Final examinations of AAT or IATI

Foundation papers CCAB / equivalent

Relevant degree (Accounting/Business)

5+ years transaction processing experience (no formal qualification)

Tools

Finance/payments systems

Job description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Payments Manager to lead the Payments function in Belfast, overseeing accurate, compliant processing of all transactions and delivering improvements. Reporting to the Shared Services Manager – Payments and Payroll, you will drive financial controls, performance reporting, and system enhancements while supporting organisational priorities.

This permanent role requires strong leadership, experience in transaction processing and IT systems, and a