Cash and Banking / Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cash & Banking Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Cheltenham. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Cash and Banking department while ensuring accurate bank account reconciliations and maintaining essential financial records. You'll be at the forefront of daily banking transactions, acting as a key point of contact for practice queries and supporting the finance team with various tasks. If you're looking for a dynamic role with the potential for permanent employment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in bank account reconciliation and financial documentation.
• Strong communication skills for handling practice queries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across all entities.
• Act as the main contact for cash and banking-related questions.

Skills

Bank account reconciliation

Financial documentation

Daily banking transactions

Communication skills

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

Bankline

Job description

Cash & Banking Accounts Assistant - Cheltenham - Temporary for 6 months with potential for permanent contract

Your new company

Hays is pleased to represent a healthcare client based in Cheltenham, seeking to expand their finance team within the Cash and Banking department.

Your new role

• Position: Cash and Banking Accounts Assistant
• Hourly rate: £13-15 (approximately £30k annually)
• Duration: 5-8 months temporary with potential for permanent employment
• Work arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
• Location: Cheltenham

Key Responsibilities

1. Bank account reconciliation: Post and prepare monthly bank reconciliations across all entities according to the timetable.
2. Maintain bank accounts: Document relevant information for all group bank accounts, including those acquired through practice acquisitions. Maintain internal records and ensure correct signatory setups during integration.
3. Daily banking: Prepare daily transactions on Bankline's faster payments platform and secure approval as per the mandate.
4. Banking point of contact: Set up new accounts and assign roles/access to practice managers.
5. Practice queries: Act as the main contact for cash and banking-related questions and support practices with card terminal issues.
6. Manual Banking Records (MBRs): Ensure timely submission, review, and raise queries if needed. Maintain the master control sheet, escalate missing submissions, and flag risks to Finance Business Partners.
7. Other tasks: Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the cash and bank manager, including cash flow forecasting.

Next Steps

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit your updated CV or contact us directly. If this role isn't suitable but you're seeking new opportunities, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.