Treasury Assistant

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading financial services organisation in London to recruit a Treasury Assistant. The role focuses on payments, liquidity management, cash forecasting, and reporting within an FCA-regulated environment. Hybrid work pattern; 4 days in-office.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in treasury/accounting, strong Excel skills, and part‑qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACT/AAT, with a view to long-term treasury career development.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACT/AAT with study aspirations.
• 2–3 years Treasury/ Treasury Accounting in financial services.
• FCA Client Money (CASS) rules knowledge.
• Strong treasury operations, payments, and banking controls.
• Excellent Excel skills and data handling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process treasury payments and funding across currencies.
• Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and finance teams for timely funds.
• Support bank reconciliations and treasury controls.
• Contribute to treasury reporting and analysis.

Skills

Treasury operations

Cash management

FX settlements

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/ACT/AAT (part-qualified)

Tools

Banking systems

Job description

Treasury Assistant – Leading Global Financial Services Organisation – London – up to £50,000 + benefits

We are partnering confidentially with a globally recognised financial services organisation to recruit a Treasury Assistant into its London Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a treasury professional with 2–3 years' experience to join a collaborative team supporting treasury operations across payments, liquidity management, cash forecasting, and treasury reporting within an FCA regulated financial services environment.

Working closely with experienced Treasury professionals, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Treasury function, supporting cash management across multiple currencies while gaining exposure to liquidity monitoring, FX settlements, treasury controls, and process improvement initiatives. This role would particularly suit someone who has already begun their professional accounting qualification and is looking to build a long-term career within Treasury.

The Opportunity

Role: Treasury Assistant

Location: London

Working model: Hybrid – 4 days per week in the office

Department: Finance

Employment: Permanent

About the Organisation

Our client is an ambitious, collaborative financial services organisation operating across international markets, providing specialist financial solutions to institutional clients. As part of a wider global group with a long-established heritage, the business combines financial strength with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and continuously develop their careers.

With a strong focus on operational excellence, governance, and innovation, the organisation offers exposure to complex treasury activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining a supportive culture that values professional development, continuous learning, and internal progression.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury Operations

• Process treasury payments and funding transactions across multiple currencies.
• Monitor daily cash positions, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support business requirements.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and internal Finance teams to ensure funds are available in the correct currency and at the right time.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support day-to-day Treasury operations.

Cash Management & Treasury Reporting

• Support cash flow reporting and treasury management information.
• Assist with liquidity monitoring and FX settlement activities.
• Produce accurate treasury reporting and support analysis for internal stakeholders.

Banking & Controls

• Maintain banking records, payment templates, and settlement instructions.
• Liaise with banking partners and internal stakeholders to support Treasury operations.
• Ensure Treasury activities comply with internal controls, FCA requirements, and Financial Crime policies.
• Support treasury process improvements and operational enhancement initiatives.
• Assist with treasury-related projects and systems improvements.
• Maintain accurate procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Your Profile

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACT or AAT, with ambitions to continue studying.
• 2–3 years' Treasury/ Treasury Accounting within a Financial Services environment.
• Working knowledge of FCA Client Money (CASS) rules and cash management processes.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations, payment processing, and banking controls.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to build a long-term career within Treasury.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working – 4 days per week in the London office.
• Excellent opportunity to broaden your Treasury experience within a global financial services organisation.
• Exposure to cash management, liquidity, FX settlements, treasury controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong learning and development culture, including mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, private healthcare benefits, and enhanced family leave.
• Collaborative, supportive environment with excellent long-term career progression.