Payments Officer - Adult Social Care and Public HealthLocation: Mostly home working (first few weeks office-based, 2 days per week for training)Hours: 36 hours per weekRate: £16.25 per hour PAYE / £21.10 per hour UmbrellaContract: 3 months+ (very likely extension)Start: ASAPAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Payments Officer to support the accurate and timely processing of payments to Adult Social Care and Public Health providers. This role ensures smooth financial operations across a range of services, including Residential and Nursing Care, Homecare, Day Care, Transport, Special Cleaning and other commissioned support.Working within the Mosaic/Integra environment, you''ll help maintain financial accuracy, resolve payment issues, support system improvements, and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess payments to adult social care and public health providers in line with Corporate, Audit and Departmental guidelines.Follow all relevant financial and administrative policies, controls and procedures.Process payments within the Richmond and Wandsworth Mosaic/Integra systems.Maintain up-to-date payment schedules, ensuring providers are paid on time.Investigate and resolve payment issues, including recovery of overpayments.Liaise with providers, commissioning teams, finance partners, and other stakeholders.Verify invoices against commitments and purchase orders, investigating discrepancies.Support ..... full job details .....