Finance Payment Specialist

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Tallinn, Harju maakond, EST
Hybrid
Entry level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Process and release vendor, intercompany, tax, treasury, and internal payments while following SOX controls. Investigate payment issues, support bank reconciliations and month-end close, manage payment queries through email, Slack, and Jira, and contribute to process improvements, risk management, and team projects. The role requires accuracy, accounting knowledge, strong communication, autonomy, and valid work authorization in Estonia.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Our Accounting team in Tallinn is expanding, and we are looking for a Payments Specialist to join us. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about numbers, eager to take ownership, and ready to thrive in a fast-growing, international, and collaborative environment.

Your Mission:

  • Prepare, approve, and release vendor invoices, IC, tax, treasury, and other internal payments in line with agreed standards, processes, and SOX requirements.
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to payment processing, including contributions to bank reconciliation processes and month-end closing tasks.
  • Manage payment-related queries via email, Slack, and Jira.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in our payment processes.
  • Support team leadership with key projects and initiatives.
  • Assist with risks and SOX controls performance related to payments.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Must be currently based in Estonia with valid work authorization.
  • Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and take initiative.
  • Experience in processing payments is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Understanding of core accounting principles.

Additional Information

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter in English. We start reviewing applications from day one, so we recommend applying sooner rather than later! 💚

Our Hiring Process

  • Application Review: We evaluate your background in finance, accounting, or payments execution, looking for candidates with relevant experience in payment processing or bookkeeping.
  • Screening Call with a Recruiter (30 mins): A brief introductory conversation via Google Meet to discuss your motivation to join Wise, relevant skills, notice period, salary expectations, work authorization in Estonia, and alignment with our hybrid office model.
  • 1st Interview with the Team (60 mins): A focused conversation diving into your operational experience, how you navigate fast-changing environments, team collaboration, receiving and delivering feedback, and problem-solving.
  • Final Interview (60 mins): An in-depth interview assessing your past experience and projects, how you handle peak workload periods, and your approach to managing repetitive tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail.

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills Required

  • Currently based in Estonia with valid work authorization
  • Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and take initiative
  • Experience processing payments
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Understanding of core accounting principles

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is broadly accessible through RSUs granted to all employees in addition to salary, aligning rewards with company performance. This company‑wide ownership stance is consistently highlighted in the benefits descriptions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is notably generous, with a global minimum of 33 days and 36 days listed for U.S. locations. After four years, a six‑week paid sabbatical plus a £1,000 stipend further strengthens time‑away benefits.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Lifestyle support includes work‑from‑anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months, flexible working principles, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Extras like three annual “Me Days” and a professional‑development allowance add quality‑of‑life value.

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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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