Payments Operations Specialist — Flexible Hours

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days leave

Flexible working arrangements

London Living Wage

Excellent pension

Cycle to Work

Gym discounts

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council’s Payments Services team is hiring a Payments Officer to help keep key financial operations running smoothly and securely. You will support service users, external suppliers and ensure timely payments in line with KPIs.

You will bring finance/accounts payable experience, strong IT and Excel skills, and an ability to prioritise tight deadlines while maintaining data integrity and GDPR compliance. The role offers a great teamwork environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Finance/accounts payable experience.
• Strong IT and Excel skills; confident with financial systems.
• Able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Skilled in resolving queries, from simple to complex.
• Good knowledge of GDPR with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process secure, accurate information to ensure timely payments in line with KPIs.
• Support and maintain financial systems, ensuring data integrity.
• Provide guidance and training to staff and suppliers.
• Monitor, test, and resolve payment systems issues.
• Maintain accurate, secure, GDPR-compliant financial records.
• Support reporting, year-end activity, and process improvements.

Skills

Finance/payables experience

Excel

IT systems

Prioritisation under pressure

Communication & customer service

GDPR knowledge

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Islington Council’s Payments Services team is hiring a Payments Officer to help keep key financial operations running smoothly and securely. You will support service users, external suppliers and ensure timely payments in line with KPIs.

You will bring finance/accounts payable experience, strong IT and Excel skills, and an ability to prioritise tight deadlines while maintaining data integrity and GDPR compliance. The role offers a great teamwork environment and development opportunities.