Banking Payments Clerk

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑driven Banking Payments Clerk to join a fast‑paced finance team in Bristol. You will own core daily finance operations, supporting multiple entities and ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Upload daily bank statements into the ERP system and manage the finance payment inbox.
• Process and release vendor payments, one‑off payments and specific banking transactions, obtaining required approvals.
• Maintain payment registers, monitor balances, arrange transfers and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals, update approval matrices and manage direct debit instructions.
• Support cash‑flow reporting, audit requests and internal control activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements and provide team cover as needed.

Required profile

• Experience in a Shared Service Centre environment (preferred).
• Understanding of accounts receivable and finance processes.
• Ability to work in a changing, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)

What we offer

• Dynamic, supportive finance team.
• Exposure to multiple business entities and systems.
• Opportunities to contribute to process‑improvement initiatives.