Cash & Banking Controller (Orange Team - Client Finance - Birmingham)

BNP Paribas UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Cash and Banking Controller to manage cash operations and ensure compliance with client requirements. The role involves monitoring cash flows, collaborating with clients, and enhancing financial management processes. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in cash management and client services.

Benefits

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave (+public holidays)

Health screening

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Pension

Life assurance (8x salary)

Income protection

Interest-free season ticket loan

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards a recognised cash and banking or accounting qualification.
• Experience in cash allocation and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to ensure service delivery aligns with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard Cash and Banking services aligned with Client service levels.
• Monitor and allocate received cash, ensuring timely posting.
• Collaborate with surveyors and Clients regarding cash and banking services.

Skills

Cash allocation

Bank reconciliation

Client monies management

Quality Assurance

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

CIMA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

The Cash and Banking Controller is responsible for ensuring the cash management of the properties is handled effectively and promptly, in line with Client requirements and RICS Client Monies regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver high-standard Cash and Banking services aligned with Client service levels.
2. Monitor and allocate received cash, identify source funds, and ensure all sums are posted to the correct accounts within 24 hours; resolve unidentifiable items and review bank reconciliations.
3. Process payments promptly, ensuring bank accounts are not overdrawn.
4. Collaborate with surveyors, Clients, and team members.
5. Manage cash and banking software and related outputs/input files.
6. Support contractual compliance, including meeting SLAs and KPIs for BNPPRE.
7. Continuously improve financial management processes to align with best practices and legislation.
8. Work with management to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and control of daily operations.
9. Serve as the primary contact for Clients, surveyors, and other stakeholders regarding cash and banking services.
10. Ensure services meet contractual agreements and support client monies management.
11. Conduct necessary Quality Assurance reviews before issuance.
12. Assist with internal and external audits of financial procedures and controls.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Working towards a recognised cash and banking or accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA) or qualified through experience (beneficial but not essential).
• GCSEs including Maths and English.

Experience / Person Specification

• Experience in cash allocation, source fund identification, timely posting, and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to ensure service delivery aligns with contractual obligations.
• Experience in client monies management and conducting Quality Assurance reviews.
• Support in internal and external financial audits.

We offer award-winning benefits including:

• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave (+public holidays), optional additional days, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge, kids pass, golf card, social events, and perks at work.
• Financial: Pension, life assurance (8x salary), income protection, interest-free season ticket loan, bonus scheme, share plan, financial and mortgage advice.

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