Treasury Accounting Analyst

Willis Towers Watson; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Treasury Analyst to support treasury transactions and accounting in Ipswich. This role involves reconciling transactions, ensuring accounting accuracy, and partnering with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in treasury accounting and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits, including private healthcare and a pension scheme. Join a culture that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension with matched contributions

Employee assistance programme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in treasury accounting and cash management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Account for treasury transactions via bank and cash reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of treasury-related accounting entries.
• Monitor and settle treasury transactions when due.

Skills

Treasury accounting

Cash management

Settlement processing

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

AMCT

Tools

Oracle

SWIFT

Misys Finastra

Job description

Description

The Treasury Analyst role sits within the Back Office team supporting FO transaction management and accounting. The role will report to the Treasury Accountant and is based in Ipswich. The Back Office manages Treasury payments and is required to ensure that the resulting accounting entries are correctly booked in the general ledger and audit trail is maintained. With significant accounting flowing from our Treasury Management System, the role is an opportunity for those with practical accounting knowledge to build on this and add considerable value to their skill set. This role is primarily remote, with in‑office presence at the Ipswich office required when business needs arise.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

The Role:

Treasury Accounting & Controls

• Account for treasury transactions by performing daily bank and cash reconciliations within the Treasury Management System, ensuring all cash movements are accurately reflected and correctly posted in Oracle.
• Ensure treasury‑related accounting entries are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to onboard new beneficiaries within the Treasury System and support the automation of internal cash postings.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, updating treasury accounting templates and control documentation as needed.
• Partner with the Treasury Accountant and wider Treasury Accounting team to document, review, and enhance back‑office accounting and settlement procedures.
• Process, validate, and reconcile static data changes within treasury systems.
• Oversee payment controls and ensure the integrity of payment functionality within the Treasury Management System.

Transaction Management & Settlement

• Monitor daily payment flows to ensure prior‑day transactions have been successfully processed by banking partners, escalating exceptions or unrecorded flows to the Front Office where required.
• Settle treasury transactions when due, processing daily Front Office activity from reconciliation through to payment execution.
• Execute payments via SWIFT and bank portals in line with internal approval frameworks and relevant cut‑off times.
• Confirm treasury transactions promptly, ensuring external trades are matched on Misys Finastra, with discrepancies investigated and resolved ahead of bank deadlines.
• Manage settlement follow‑ups and dispute resolution with banks and counterparties.
• Respond to settlement, accounting, and transaction‑related queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting & Audit Support

• Prepare and distribute Back Office control and activity reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits by providing clear accounting support, reconciliations, and audit evidence.

Project & Change Support

• Provide support to treasury‑related projects and system or process improvements as capacity allows.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in treasury accounting, cash management, and settlement processing, ideally within a Corporate Treasury or financial services environment.
• Accounting and/or Treasury qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AMCT) are highly desirable and strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on accounting accuracy and controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Treasury, Finance, auditors, banks, and external counterparties.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, able to manage changing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling ad‑hoc requests and issue resolution.
• Advanced Excel skills, particularly for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis.

What we offer:

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please [e-mail]