Payments Services Specialist - Secure, Timely Payments

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Flexible working options

Learning & development opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council’s Payments Services team is seeking a dedicated Payments Officer to help run our key financial operation. You will process secure payments, support financial systems, and guide staff and suppliers while ensuring data integrity and GDPR compliance.

You’ll join a collaborative team led by the Payments Services Manager, with a focus on accuracy, security, and timely delivery of payments in line with KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance/accounts payable roles.
• Strong IT and Excel skills with familiarity in financial systems.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience resolving queries from simple to complex.

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/accounts payable experience

Excel

IT proficiency

Prioritisation under pressure

Communication skills

GDPR knowledge

Job description

Islington Council’s Payments Services team is seeking a dedicated Payments Officer to help run our key financial operation. You will process secure payments, support financial systems, and guide staff and suppliers while ensuring data integrity and GDPR compliance.

You’ll join a collaborative team led by the Payments Services Manager, with a focus on accuracy, security, and timely delivery of payments in line with KPIs.