Payments Assistant

The MISSION Group

Payments Assistant at The Mission Group processing payments and maintaining financial records. Ensuring timely supplier payments and supporting the finance team with various tasks.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBarnstaple • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing payments, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications to support financial operations.

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Payments ProcessingFinancial Record MaintenanceSage Intacct ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAccounting Principles Understanding

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Hard Skills

Payments AdministrationPayment Request ProcessingPayment Discrepancy ResolutionCash Flow ReportingMonth-End Financial Processes

Soft Skills

CommunicationLiaison with SuppliersAdministrative Support

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctMicrosoft OfficeBanking Systems

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableFinancial ComplianceInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Payments team in processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time.
Process payment requests accurately and within agreed timescales.
Prepare and execute payment runs using banking systems and accounting software.
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, queries, and outstanding balances.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is properly filed.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
Monitor payment schedules and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding payment-related enquiries.
Assist with cash flow reporting where required.
Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a finance, accounts payable, or payments administration role.
Understanding of accounting principles and payment processes.
Have good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications, including excel and outlook.
Experience of Sage Intacct would also be beneficial.
This position is based in Filleigh, North Devon. Public transport is limited and you may be required to travel to other sites within the Group, so a driving licence would be beneficial.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an employee assistance programme.
Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more with our Employee Discount Platform.
Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).