Payments Advisor

Base Location: Glasgow Eurocentral

Salary: £29504- £34757  + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent  | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payments Advisor to join our team.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in payment processing who thrives on problem-solving, driving process improvements, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time, resolving complex payment-related queries, and identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance our operations across the group

You will 

• Ensure smooth, accurate payment processing – deliver reliable, timely payments while upholding compliance and care
• Provide supportive resolution for payment queries – listen, investigate, and communicate clearly to build trust with stakeholders.
• Maintain harmony in financial records – assist with reconciliations and month-end activities to keep everything balanced and complete.
• Handle exceptions with care and agility – address errors and returned transactions promptly to minimize disruption.
• Foster strong partnerships across teams – collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Treasury for seamless operations.
• Champion continuous improvement – identify opportunities for smarter processes, automation, and stronger controls that benefit everyone.

You have

• Experience of working within payments including experience of dealing with BACs, CHAPs, international payments and foreign currency transactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a methodical approach to investigating and resolving issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with high volumes of numerical data.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems and tools.
• Practical experience with Power BI for data modelling, reporting, and dashboard creation. (Highly desirable)

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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