Assistant Cashier

Care UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an Assistant Cashier to join our Finance team. The role focuses on cash and banking activities for the division, building positive relationships with divisional and finance stakeholders as well as Care Home colleagues.

You will support remittance processes, Direct Debit and Standing order payments, and residents’ monies transactions, while assisting Cashiers with daily financial operations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role ideally within a finance team.
• Excellent data management skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to pick up and learn the company’s financial system.

Responsibilities

• The preparation and submitting of out of cycle payments.
• To manage the remittance advices process received into the team.
• Set up, monitor, and maintain all Direct Debit and Standing order payments.
• To assist the Cashiers with maintaining the Direct Debit process
• The timely and accurate management of the finance responsibilities of the Residents Monies processes
• Arranging for Petty Cash replenishment requests
• To assist the Cashiers with the transactional management of the divisions receipt and expenditure bank accounts.
• Provide in house training and support to Care Home colleagues.
• Responsible for continual process and procedure reviews to ensure best practice and efficient working practices are being demonstrated.

Skills

Administrative experience

Finance data management

Learn financial system

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new role within our Finance team. Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 250 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cashier to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role:

The role of an Assistant Cashier is to primarily assume responsibility for all cash and banking activities for the division. Excellent communication skills are a prerequisite as the role requires maintaining positive and effective relationships with divisional and finance stakeholders, in addition to Care Home colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• The preparation and submitting of out of cycle payments.
• To manage the remittance advices process received into the team.
• Set up, monitor, and maintain all Direct Debit and Standing order payments.
• To assist the Cashiers with maintaining the Direct Debit process
• The timely and accurate management of the finance responsibilities of the Residents Monies processes
• Arranging for Petty Cash replenishment requests
• To assist the Cashiers with the transactional management of the divisions receipt and expenditure bank accounts.
• Provide in house training and support to Care Home colleagues.
• Responsible for continual process and procedure reviews to ensure best practice and efficient working practices are being demonstrated.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in an administrative role ideally within a finance team
• Excellent data management skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to pick up and learn the company’s financial system.

Why Join Care UK?:

Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.

Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.

We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours.