Payments Coordinator

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• Salary - £24,392 - £29,886, dependent on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Payments Coordinator progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (2-3 days office a week – Bradford)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payments Coordinator to join the Procurement & Contract Management team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

To support the delivery of an efficient Accounts Payable, Procure to Pay service to the Kelda Group of companies.  The payments coordinator is responsible for the management of all payments leaving the business, to ensure strict regulations and controls are in place.

Where you fit in:

As our Payments Coordinator you will

• Coordinate and process the day-to-day payments on behalf of the Kelda Group including Accounts Payable, Employee Expenses, and customer payments.
• Subject matter expert in payment methods, BACS, CHAPS, DDs.
• First point of contact for internal and external audit.
• Ensures all payments have been distributed to authorisers and submitted before the relevant cut off times.
• Maintain a rota of payment authorisers to ensure that payment deadlines are met.
• Monitor the bank accounts for reflected payments/account balances, acting as a point of contact between the bank and the business with regards to payments processed

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• SAP S4 and Ariba experience.
• Ability to demonstrate and articulate the end-to-end payments processes stating what controls should be in place.
• Good understanding of segregation of duties and what the impact is if not adhered to.
• Monitor own performance and understands where development is required.
• Strong knowledge of the BACS administration process including what action should be taken if there is a problem with BACS.
• Passionate about providing and excellent customer service.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre.
• AAT Finance.
• AP or P2P accreditation.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience in Procurement & Contract Management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Closing Date - 14th Feb 2025 - Just a heads-up! While the closing date for applications is February 14th, we might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

No agencies please.