Cash Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency in Central London seeks a Cash Accountant to maintain financial integrity and support strategic decision-making. The role involves overseeing bank accounts, preparing cash reports, and ensuring compliance with cash management policies. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and ideally working towards a finance qualification. Join a dynamic team in the construction and real estate sector for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with cash and banking responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to support wider finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the opening and closure of bank accounts and maintain compliance.
• Prepare weekly cash summaries and monthly compliance reports.
• Reconcile cash, loan, and grant accounts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Working towards a finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA or similar)

Job description

Overview

Cash Accountant

Our client in the construction and real estate industry are looking for a new Cash Accountant to join their established team in Central London. Reporting into the Director of FP&A, this is a broad position where you will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the opening and closure of bank accounts, maintain mandates, and ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of signatory rights and online banking permissions.
• Coordinate intercompany cash transfers and monitor daily cash positions to ensure liquidity.
• Prepare weekly cash summaries and monthly reports highlighting compliance with cash management policies.
• Analyse cash expenditure trends and provide insights for management.
• Support internal and external audits, implementing recommendations where necessary.
• Reconcile cash, loan, and grant accounts, and prepare covenant compliance reports for lenders and the Board.
• Liaise with banking partners on loan drawdowns, repayments, and restricted cash processes.
• Process journals for cash transactions, corporate cards, and employee expenses.
• Assist with system enhancements, including automation of bank feeds into accounting software.
• Additional ad-hoc duties and requirements.

The ideal candidate will be a detail orientated, organised, and hard working finance associate with experience of dealing with cash and banking responsibilities. You will ideally be working towards a finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA or similar), though this is not wholly necessary. Strong communication skills and attention to detail will be needed to deliver strong results and support for wider teams.

If you are interested in an exciting new role, in a reputable brand, apply online now!

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