Payments Administrator (Southampton)

Department: Fund Administration

Location: Southampton

Description

This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented individual to make a real difference as part of a dedicated and professional team. The Payments Administrator will work on a range of payment process matters providing administration, reconciliation and operational service duties.

This is a position best suited to an enthusiastic individual, who has a strong attention to detail and who works well both independently and in a team.

Key Responsibilities

Duties

• Be responsible for the input of payments provided to you by the administration teams and working within the prescribed timeframes to ensure payment deadlines are met and payments are delivered to a high quality.


• Be proficient with all banking platforms, with regards to input of payments and operation of the accounts.


• Daily cash management tasks across a number of bank accounts. To be familiar with banking and payment processes; billing and cash collection, formatting and systems.


• Review the efficiency of our current payments process and make recommendations for improvements.


• Be responsible and manage the upload of all payment spreadsheets.


• Ensure any reconciliation items within the payments process are investigated and cleared in a timely manner.


• Work collaboratively with the Operations Team to review a shortlist of new payment platforms.


• Create new beneficiary templates for regular suppliers and investors.

As part of your duties all employees must ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and meeting all personal AML obligations.


Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to at least 'A' level standard or equivalent and a willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification.
  

Technical Knowledge

• The candidate will receive the training and coaching required; it is not expected that the candidate hold any material prior experience in fund administration.


• The candidate will be expected to write business correspondence and deal with routine emails, enquiries and telephone calls.


• The candidate will develop the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other team members and especially clients.


• The candidate will become familiar with statutory requirements and corporate governance matters, be proficient in organising board meetings for various purposes such as the acquisition and disposal of investments, admitting new investors or amendments to material fund documentation.


• The candidate will develop an understanding of the agreements associated with real estate, private equity, and interpretation of terms within including LPA, debt documentation, sale and purchase agreements, leases etc.


• The candidate will be expected to participate at meetings and ensure timely completion of minutes and resolutions for review.

Skills and Experience

• The candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a team, and also the ability to use initiative and work independently.


• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.


• Training on internal systems, controls, and procedures will be given, however, it is essential that the job holder has proven computer literacy skills.

Benefits

Langham Hall invests in people and takes pride in developing them professionally. We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working. We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support.