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Accountant Senior

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Global Payments Inc.
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accountant Senior - 12 month fixed term

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Accountant Senior to join our Settlement Accounting & Operations team in Manchester and help shape the future of global commerce.

What You’ll Own
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, designing and implementing BAU process efficiencies that enhance operational performance, control and scalability.
  • Own accounting and reconciliation reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of key financial outputs.
  • Lead projects and change initiatives from requirements gathering through testing, analysis and implementation, ensuring successful delivery and operational alignment.
  • Support strategic change programmes by partnering with stakeholders to embed new processes, systems and controls, while ensuring the BAU team is fully prepared for change and transition activities.
  • Perform impact assessments, process reviews and testing activities to ensure operational readiness and the successful adoption of new initiatives.
  • Monitor, evaluate and recommend enhancements to existing processes, controls and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency, risk management and service delivery.
What You’ll Bring
  • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with relevant experience in finance, accounting operations or reconciliations.
  • Strong reconciliation experience, with the ability to investigate, resolve and communicate complex breaks and discrepancies.
  • Proven track record of leading projects and delivering operational change, including process improvements, system enhancements and change initiatives.
  • Experience supporting testing, implementation and transition activities within a finance or operational environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and controls.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and reporting tools are advantageous.
It’s a bonus if you have
  • Previous supervisory or people management experience within a finance, accounting or shared services environment.
About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Global payer?

Global payers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Global payer.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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