Unit4 is recruiting professionals with skills within the finance department.
Your new company
Unit4 is the leader in enterprise software for people-centric service firms, designed to transform the way people work.
Their cloud-based enterprise software - ERP, HCM, FP&A - help their customers in delivering an exceptional People Experience to their customers ? from boosting success for students and professionals, to empowering the public servants and non-profit teams doing good in the world.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable & Payments Team Lead, you are responsible for processing external payments through a number of bank accounts, in accordance with internal policies; ensuring approvals and processes are within policy guidelines and standards.
The role is integral to our ?Finance Shared Services? team you will be working alongside a group of people who are all focused promoting the financial integrity and operational efficiency through exceptional accounting, income processing, accounts payable.
What you need to be successful
Daily processing of all incoming payments that have not been reconciled automatically

• Coordinates and processes the day-to-day payments on behalf of Unit4, including accounts payable, employee expenses and payroll
• Ensures all payments have been distributed to authorizers and submitted before the relevant cut off times
• Monitors the bank accounts for rejected payments/account balances.
• Acts as a point of contact between the bank and the business with regards to payments processed
• Supports other finance colleagues in the preparation of month end bank reconciliations
• Ensures bank signatories are updated in a timely manner and acts as keeper of the bank mandate files
• Monitors the banking systems during the day to identify any unusual activity on the accounts which can be rectified / investigated as early as possible
• Rejections are fed back to the relevant team for correction to achieve straight through processing in the second submission
• Assists with the preparation of cash flow forecasts and liaises with treasury counterparts to ensure the efficient and effective management of cash and liquidity;
• Measures the number of manual payments from around the business monthly and supports the manager in educating departments to understand average payment processing costs and cost saving opportunities
• Provides departmental cover as and when required according to Manager?s instructions
• Works with other functions to ensure that any payment related queries or problems are resolved promptly, delivering excellent customer service standards. Escalates process issues and non-conformance as required
• Assists, and in some cases leads in the review and development of payment processes, procedures and systems

The ideal candidate has a
Recognized Accounting Technician or Bookkeeping Qualification

• Has shown evidence of own career and professional development
• Demonstrated experience in banking / cashiering or accounting function
• Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level such as pivot tables and v look ups), Word, and PowerPoint. Good working knowledge of general ledger, fixed assets and accounts payable systems
• Carries out individual responsibilities within a team structure. Shares information and ideas across the team and contributes towards team development and performance to achieve goals
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Maintains effective performance under pressure but knows when to ask for assistance from appropriate individuals
• Able to communicate information and ideas (written and orally) in a clear, concise manner
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve current processes and contributes ideas to continuously improve the quality of service provided by the function
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, financial controls and procedures
• Pays care and attention to the quality of work output. Continues to learn and develop the competencies required for current and future roles
• Understands the goals and strategies of the SSC and aligns own work accordingly Understands how the job responsibilities relate to the larger work of the SSC
• Able to work independently under own direction and initiative in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to priorities and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines

What the company can offer you
A chance to participate in the development of an international leading software firm. At Unit4, you have the freedom and autonomy to be successful. An attractive salary while working in a challenging international environment. Enthusiastic colleagues who like to learn from each other. At Unit4 we invest in your personal and professional growth. We don't focus on how many days you work, we trust you on delivering results - thus, we have an unlimited vacation policy.
Next step
In case you are interested in this opportunity, click on "Apply Now" to send us your updated CV. #1025474
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