Cash Controllership Co-ordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Cash Controllership professional in Leeds to manage payment processing, salary requisitions, and reconciliations within our Oracle-based finance environment. You will handle bank postings, international cashbooks, and queries while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, meticulous documentation, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. A hybrid work policy and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process all bank payments with required authorisation.
• Manage and process manual salary requisitions in line with requirements.
• Post and reconcile bank transactions and maintain Oracle entries per SLA.
• Produce and maintain bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for cash accounts.
• Handle queries in the Query Management system per SLA.
• Maintain and review team procedures and policies for continuous improvement.
• Provide ad-hoc support to stakeholders (e.g. statutory audits).

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

The role sits within the Cash Controllership function of WSP. The ultimate aim is to provide a first-class service to customers, both internal and external, whilst adapting to a changing business environment.

The role commands a sound knowledge of internal financial policies and procedures together with understanding the core values and culture of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Payment processing

• Responsible for processing all bank payments; ensuring appropriate authorisation is sought for all payment transactions.
• Responsible for the management and processing of manual salary requisitions for the business.
• Responsible for ensuring non-automated payments are processed in line with requirements and aligned to forecast expectations.

Oracle Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations

• Responsible for posting all bank transactions including payments and credit control transactions onto Oracle in line with the Service Level Agreement.
• Responsible for the management and production of bank reconciliations, ensuring presentation is in a professional format, the approach is consistent, and delivery is in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Responsible for the management and production of balance sheet reconciliations for key Cash Controllership accounts.
• Responsible for the reinstating and upkeep of the automated transactions in relation to the bank reconciliation module.
• Responsible for the weekly and monthly reconciliation of the reimbursement account to month end deadlines.
• Responsible for ensuring errors within specific accounts managed by the team are rectified within period.
• Responsible for posting and reconciliation of International Cashbooks

Query Handling

• Responsible for the resolving of queries assigned within the Query Management system in line with the Service Level Agreement.

Continuous Improvement

• To maintain and review team Procedures and Policies with an emphasis for continuous improvement.

Additional Support

• To provide ad-hoc support to other stakeholders, as required or requested (e.g. statutory audit).

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills with attention to detail
• The ability to communicate with all levels of staff and deal professionally with colleagues, customers and business partners on a consistent basis displaying strong customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of MS office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ensure full ownership is taken for all areas of responsibility.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness.
• A self-starter with initiative and able to set own priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships and rapport with external customers and internal colleagues.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.