Senior Accounts Assistant

Hays; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Cashier/Senior Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities and involves managing daily cash postings, bank reconciliations, and training new staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong numeracy and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. You will be part of a vibrant environment that encourages professional development, with perks such as study support and a generous holiday allowance. If you're looking for a role that challenges you while providing ample opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Study support (CICM, AAT, ACCA)

Discounted gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in Cashiering or Sales Ledger.
• Intermediate Excel skills (V-lookups, PivotTables).

Responsibilities

• Post cash daily accurately and promptly.
• Perform and maintain bank reconciliations.
• Train new starters.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

We are representing a rapidly growing organization in Nottingham City Centre, recruiting for a Senior Cashier/Senior Accounts Assistant. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Post cash daily accurately and promptly.
2. Perform and maintain bank reconciliations.
3. Train new starters.
4. Investigate outstanding cash received and differences in bank reconciliations, BACS returns, and OOD cheques.
5. Manage month-end processes.
6. Run daily ABTs.
7. Serve as the central point of contact for cashiering queries.
8. Review and clear cashier inbox.
9. Confirm alias acceptance for all payments received under different names.
10. Support and cover the Manager in cashiering roles.
11. Manage bank transfers and monthly bank interest.
12. Update and sign daily checklists.
13. Process daily tax receipts and carry out banking activities.
14. Handle daily post (cheques/remittances) and undertake ad hoc duties or projects.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Confident, enthusiastic, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• High accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organized, proactive, and responsible.
• Team player capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Intermediate Excel skills (V-lookups, PivotTables).
• At least 2 years supervisory experience in Cashiering or Sales Ledger.
• Formal qualifications such as AAT or equivalent are advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Study support (CICM, AAT, ACCA).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Shopping vouchers.

Next Steps:

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't suitable, we can discuss other opportunities.

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