DWF are hiring for a payment specialist to join the payments team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The payments team bring together all the payment functions for clients, office, claims and liberate, providing support to the whole firm. You will have the opportunity to support and provide analysis of payments for the firm across all payment services.

• Managing client and office bank accounts in accordance with Solicitors Accounting Rules (SAR).
• Preparing and authorising all types (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments) of outgoing online electronic bank transfers and assist with cheques to be produced for local and regional offices.
• Manage all the shared query inboxes ensuring timely and accurate responses are delivered to stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure accurate recording of all financial transaction.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the Cashiering and Accounts Payable teams, but also the wider Finance team and business stakeholders.
• Assist in the maintenance of the bank account register and Payments DOA for audit purposes.Assist in the compilation, maintenance and review of all bank mandates on a regular basis ensuring all necessary signatories are added/removed promptly. Liaise with banks to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide assistance with the reconciliations of all bank accounts to ensure accurate records paying particular attention to the SAR compliance.
• Attend team meetings at regular intervals and assist in implementing improvements and controls in identified problem areas to enhance relationships and strengthen team performance.
• Consider all new requested information in line with agreed Data Protection, AML, Fraud, Service Standards, ISO Procedures and SAR requirements.

Essential

• Ambitious, results-driven, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrable experience working with high volume payment tasks as required.
• Strong background in payments and data entry with a great eye for detail.

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

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