Cash Office Assistant

Tulip Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Winchester is seeking a Cash Office Assistant to manage client accounts, perform reconciliations, and respond to inquiries. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong numerical abilities and attention to detail. This permanent position offers a hybrid work model, allowing 2 days in the office per week, along with competitive benefits including life assurance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym cover

Cycle to work scheme

Access to digital GP services

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Experience in administration is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operation of client bank accounts.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and clients.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to use initiative

Job description

Overview

Cash Office Assistant • Location: Winchester (Hybrid 2 days per week in the office) • Contract Type: Permanent

An established and centrally based organisation in Winchester is seeking a Cash Office Assistant to join its team on a permanent basis. This role would suit an experienced administrator who is confident working with numbers, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is highly organised.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of client bank accounts
• Update and maintain accurate client data
• Raising of beneficiary and third-party payments
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Respond to queries from colleagues, partners, clients, and third-party organisations via phone and other communication channels
• Analyse bank charges and interest
• Liaise with banks to verify payments
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients onto the accounting system
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc income and expenditure reports
• Support the preparation of bank mandates
• Conduct regular reviews of departmental safes (cheque books and paying-in books)
• Assist accountants with audits to ensure accounts are published within statutory deadlines
• Prepare management reports and cash management statistics

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Hybrid working 2 days required in the office per week
• Life assurance, income protection, and enhanced parental leave policies
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible options to buy or sell leave
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym, dental, and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
• Access to digital GP services