Cash Assistant - Treasury

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream access

OCS Academy digital learning

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance Accounts role in Ipswich to support the Treasury and Accounts Receivable functions. You will post payments, resolve cash allocation issues, and assist with month‑end reconciliations while ensuring data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs with Maths/English, be IT literate, and show experience in a finance environment. This full‑time role offers growth through funded development and digital learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs with Maths and English.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in treasury or accounts receivable is advantageous.
• Demonstrable administration skills and highly organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post payments from bank statements to the correct customer accounts.
• Collaborate with Credit Control and Accounts Receivable to resolve unallocated cash and deductions.
• Reconcile payment batches daily and assist with month‑end reconciliations.
• Ensure payment data is logged, stored and audit compliant.
• Maintain aged debt records and reduce unapplied cash with the AR team.
• Flag unusual transactions or trends impacting cash flow or allocation efficiency.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

MS Office

Accounts Receivable experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

4 GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About The Role

This role sits within our Finance department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.

This role sits within our Finance department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their roles.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Accurately post payments from bank statements and other sources to the correct customer accounts.
• Work with internal teams (Credit Control, Accounts Receivable) to resolve unallocated cash, short payments, deductions, and mismatched remittances.
• Reconcile payment batches daily and assist with month-end reconciliations.
• Ensure all payment data is correctly logged, stored, and compliant with audit standards.
• Collaborate with the wider Accounts Receivable team to maintain accurate aged debt and reduce unapplied cash.
• Flag unusual transactions, or trends impacting cash flow or allocation efficiency.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• A minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent – and qualifications required specifically in Maths and English
• Be IT literate – if you have good experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) that would be useful
• Experience working in an office or finance environment. We are especially interested in candidates who have developed skills or gained experience within a Treasury or Accounts Receivable function.
• Demonstrable administration skills
• A highly-organised individual – You will possess exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills with meticulous attention to detail

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.