Cash Allocations Assistant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

6-month temporary contract with option

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is seeking a Cash Allocations Assistant for an initial 6-month temporary contract in North Lanarkshire. Hybrid working is offered and immediate start is preferred.

You will ensure cash receipts are allocated and reconciled within a busy finance team, support month-end processes and liaise with internal colleagues and external partners to resolve payment queries. The ideal candidate has finance experience, exposure to cash allocations or AR, and a high level of

Qualifications

• Experience in finance environment essential.
• Experience with cash allocations, AR or transactional finance desirable.
• Comfortable using ERP systems.
• Demonstrates high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Process and allocate incoming cash receipts accurately.
• Investigate and resolve allocation discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and identify outstanding items.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payment queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the ERP system.
• Support month-end processes and ad hoc finance duties.

Skills

Finance experience

Cash allocations

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cash Allocations Assistant (Temporary - 6 Months+)

Location: Hybrid Working - North Lanarkshire
Contract: Temporary (Initial 6-Month Contract with Potential to Extend)
Salary: Competitive

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cash Allocations Assistant to join a busy finance team on an initial 6-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is immediately available and looking to secure a role that could develop into a longer-term opportunity.

Working within a fast-paced finance environment, you will play a key role in ensuring cash receipts are accurately allocated and reconciled, helping to maintain the integrity of customer accounts and supporting wider finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and allocating incoming cash receipts accurately and efficiently
• Investigating and resolving allocation discrepancies
• Reconciling customer accounts and identifying outstanding items
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payment queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records within the ERP system
• Supporting month-end finance processes as required
• Assisting with ad hoc finance administration duties

About You

• Previous finance experience is essential
• Prior experience in cash allocations, accounts receivable or transactional finance is highly desirable
• Comfortable working with ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension or longer-term opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established organisation

If you're an experienced finance professional available immediately and looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.