Payments Assistant

You will work to resolve supplier and budget holder queries and provide and provide cover across the team as necessary.

Working with our friendly Income and Payments team to ensure all purchase invoices are processed accurately and paid within allowed timescales by managing the post boxes (electronic and paper-based), inputting, scanning and allocating to appropriate authorising manager.

• Highly organised with a ‘can do approach’ and the ability to prioritise and multi-task due to high volumes of work and tight deadlines.

Ideally you will have experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment. You will be confident, positive, and enthusiastic, with a proven track record of working well in a team.

Job Purpose: Are you methodical, organised and enjoy repetitive tasks? If you have some experience in Accounts Payable and Purchase Orders we'd love to hear from you. High Wycombe based, hybrid role for 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanency.

• Accurate with a meticulous attention to detail- A confident communicator with a good telephone manner and the ability to build relationships with suppliers, delivering a high level of customer service- Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools- Have knowledge of Accounting and IT systems and strong Excel skills
• Have end-to-end Accounts Payable experience, from processing invoices to resolving queries and preparing invoices for payment

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Where could this role take you?  Whilst this role is temporary, in a business our size and with the transformation we are going through, there is a possibility that this could either be extended or other suitable opportunities may arise. Many of our talented colleagues started at Paradigm as temporary/interim and have gone on to forge successful careers with us. However, if something longer term doesn’t materialise, you will still gain valuable experience which will add to your employability in this and similar fields

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• annual salary: £27,794 per annum
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Life cover and income protection
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships