Payment Authoriser

The Role

The responsibilities of this role include performing payment review services for both the Operating Entity and the wider Group, as well as providing general administrative support to the Milton Keynes Finance team. Our focus is on guaranteeing that tasks are carried out accurately, promptly, and in strict accordance with company policies.

What You’ll Do

Perform account payment processes according to established protocols

Resolve account queries promptly and expertly

Maintain accurate records and ensure daily filing and scanning is completed

Produce and manage documents as the need arises

Redirect queries appropriately within the team

Supervise and report on Business Unit issues

Back up and bolster allocated projects

Share pertinent management details with senior collaborators

Stay informed of regulatory and legal changes affecting the role

Respond to urgent issues as they arise

Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies

Complete all required regulatory training and maintain competence in the role

Who We’re Looking For

We are in search of a meticulous and detailed individual who excels in a multifaceted and driven atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have a focus on customer happiness with a proven professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills written and verbal.

An effective great teammate who is self-motivated

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equipped with a problem-solving approach

Willing to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training

Holding GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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