PAYMENTS CONTROLLER
UP TO £50,000 PER ANNUM (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)
WEST LONDON
PERMANENT FULL TIME OFFICE-BASED ROLE
I have partnered with a global entertainment company to recruit an experienced and proactive Payments Controller to take sole ownership of their end-to-end payment operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Accounts Payable, who combines hands-on transaction management with strategic oversight of payment processes, cash flow, vendor relations, and process improvements. You must be AAT qualified/nearing qualification and be confident in your ability to play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong internal controls.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Execute and manage weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and maintain weekly payment schedules.
- Post and allocate payments in the general ledger; ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Post and reconcile cashbooks across multiple bank accounts.
- Monitor daily cash positions and support short-term cash flow forecasting.
- Support month-end close activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal payment policies and payment controls.
- Work closely with the Operations team to streamline PO-to-payment workflows.
- Respond to and resolve internal and external payment queries.
- Manage supplier bank details and bank details verification process.
- Identify and lead initiatives to automate and streamline payment processes.
- Collaborate with banking partners and monitor international transactions where applicable.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and analysis.
- Manage Payments inbox.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in high-volume/high-value weekly payments (60-120 payments per week).
- Must have experience managing UK and international payments in different currencies.
- Strong understanding of payment cycles, banking processes, and financial systems.
- Experience using payment portals like Barclays.Net highly desirable, but not essential.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
- Proven record of implementing strong payment controls and streamlining payment processes.
- Must work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel – V & X Lookups, pivot tables and formulas
- AAT qualification or studier