Assistant Cash Accountant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; West Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kent is seeking an Assistant Cash Accountant for an immediate start. The role involves managing cash flow, transaction accuracy, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting with strong analytical skills, along with familiarity with SAGE and similar systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, emphasizing a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical accounting focused on cash management.
• Strong analytical skills necessary for financial reporting and management.
• Experience with accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing company cash flow and ensuring accurate transactions.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts.
• Reconciling all bank and cash accounts within strict deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

Cash management

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent

Tools

SAGE 50

Sage Intact

Dynamics

Job description

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Assistant Cash Accountant
Kings Hill, Kent
£26,000 – £30,000pa + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

KHR has partnered with one of the fastest-growing businesses in Kent, currently seeking a highly efficient and organized Assistant Cash Accountant for an immediate start due to business demand.

This critical role involves managing company cash flow, ensuring accurate transactions, and maintaining financial integrity across the organization. You will report to the Assistant Financial Controller, with key responsibilities including recording all cash transactions, completing reconciliations, and investigating unreconciled data.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Preparing monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts, ensuring updates are completed daily and accurately
2. Managing daily invoicing and bank account processes, reconciling payments and receipts, and overseeing operational processes
3. Allocating payments and receipts to customers and supply chain daily
4. Contributing to the monthly management accounts pack, including dashboard reporting
5. Posting authorizations within policy for daily cashbook, monthly balance sheets, and reconciliations, ensuring accurate reporting
6. Reconciling all bank and cash accounts within the control environment to strict deadlines, maintaining quality control of daily cashbook and treasury processes
7. Implementing system changes, conducting user acceptance testing, and obtaining sign-off prior to deployment
8. Reviewing weekly payments, including faster payments, BACS, CHAPS, and FCY payments

Candidate Profile:

1. Proven experience in technical accounting with a focus on cash management
2. Strong analytical skills
3. Experience monitoring and reporting treasury activities in compliance with policies
4. Experience with SAGE 50, Sage Intact, Dynamics, or similar systems is desirable
5. Full or part qualified – ACA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent (preferred but not essential)

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