Treasury Assistant

Lookers; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Gateshead is seeking a Treasury Assistant to manage cash flow and banking operations. The ideal candidate will have finance experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and health wellbeing services.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or treasury role preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow.
• Liaising with internal departments and external banking partners.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Treasury Assistant
Location: Hybrid role with travel as required
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for accuracy? We're looking for a Treasury Assistant to join our dynamic finance team and play a key role in managing our cash flow, banking operations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily cash management and bank reconciliations
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow to ensure optimal liquidity
• Ongoing administration of bank accounts, mandates, credit cards and all treasury related online platforms
• Liaising with internal departments and external banking partners
• Supporting treasury projects and process improvements
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or treasury role (preferred)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• AAT qualification or working towards (desirable)

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 30+ manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from locations across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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