Cash and Reporting Senior

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Uxbridge is seeking a Senior Cash & Reporting Assistant to join our busy finance team. You will manage cash receipting, allocate payments, reconcile accounts, and produce reporting that supports the wider Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function.

The role requires 5+ years' experience in AR, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas), excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Receipting, or Billing.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data formatting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce company bank statements.
• Match incoming payments against outstanding invoices.
• Allocate payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Process allocations, journals, and refunds.
• Maintain accurate records within the accounting system.
• Analyse and manipulate high-volume transactional data using Excel.
• Generate daily and periodic cash collection reports.
• Work closely with Credit Control and Receipting teams to ensure accurate cash allocation.
• Support the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control teams with ad hoc queries and reporting requirements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

AAT or CICM qualification (or studying) or qualified by experience

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Formulas

Data formatting

Job description

Senior Cash & Reporting Assistant

Uxbridge Finance & Accountancy

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with strong Excel skills and a passion for accuracy? We're looking for a Senior Cash & Reporting Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team, playing a key role in ensuring the accurate recording, allocation, and reconciliation of incoming cash transactions.

The Role

As a Senior Cash & Reporting Assistant, you'll be responsible for managing cash receipting processes, allocating payments, reconciling accounts, and producing reporting that supports the wider Credit Control and Accounts Receivable function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with large volumes of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce company bank statements.
• Match incoming payments against outstanding invoices.
• Allocate payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Process allocations, journals, and refunds.
• Maintain accurate records within the accounting system.
• Analyse and manipulate high-volume transactional data using Excel.
• Generate daily and periodic cash collection reports.
• Work closely with Credit Control and Receipting teams to ensure accurate cash allocation.
• Support the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control teams with ad hoc queries and reporting requirements.

About You

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent accuracy.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Receipting, or Billing.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data formatting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience using multiple accounting systems.
• Experience working with Local Authorities.
• AAT or CICM qualification (or currently studying), or qualified by experience.
• Experience managing large ledgers.
• Available to start immediately.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Resilient and adaptable approach
• Team player mentality
• Ability to thrive in a busy finance environment

If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next challenge within a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you.