Treasury Assistant

Gleeson Homes

York and North Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Holiday buy back

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Healthshield membership

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Gleeson Homes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Treasury Assistant to support daily cash management, payment processing and treasury administration. You will work with the Finance team to deliver accurate cash flow information and maintain financial controls across the group.

The role requires experience in payments, reconciliations, and strong numerical and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial systems. AAT3 or progress toward a formal qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience in finance/treasury or related environment.
Experience processing payments and bank reconciliations.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle confidential financial information.
Proactive, flexible, collaborative team player.
Knowledge of CIS and VAT processes advantageous.
Experience in the housebuilding/construction sector beneficial.
AAT Level 3 or studying towards accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and process daily cashbook transactions across all Group bank accounts.
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare daily cash balance reports and highlight variances to cashflow.
Monitor bank activity and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
Assist with cashflow reporting and treasury forecasting.
Prepare and process electronic payments and weekly/monthly runs.
Submit BACS payments accurately within deadlines and resolve issues.
Manage treasury inbox and respond to payment requests.
Reconcile company credit card and CIS/VAT records.
Support month-end/year-end finance processes and audits.
Provide support to management accounting and process improvements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Financial systems knowledge

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive and collaborative

Team working

Adaptability

Education

AAT Level 3

Accounting qualification underway

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Job Introduction

The Treasury Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day treasury and banking activities across the Group, ensuring accurate cash management, payment processing, bank reconciliations and treasury administration. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting cash flow management and ensuring all treasury transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Working closely with the wider Finance team, the Treasury Assistant will contribute to the smooth operation of finance processes, providing timely and accurate financial information while supporting the Group's continued growth.

Main responsibilities

Cash Management & Banking

Maintain and process daily cashbook transactions across all Group bank accounts.
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Prepare daily cash balance reports and highlight variances against cashflow forecasts.
Monitor bank activity and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
Assist with cashflow reporting and treasury forecasting activities.

Payment Processing

Prepare and process electronic payments in accordance with delegated authority limits and company procedures.
Produce weekly and monthly payment runs for supplier and subcontractor payments.
Submit BACS and other banking payments accurately and within required deadlines.
Manage the Treasury inbox, responding to and resolving payment requests and queries in a timely manner.
Liaise with Accounts Payable and other departments to resolve payment-related issues.

Financial Administration

Prepare and submit CIS returns and deduction statements.
Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
Investigate and resolve VAT invoice queries in line with company policies and current legislation.
Maintain accurate treasury records and supporting documentation.
Support month-end and year-end finance processes as required.

Finance Team Support

Provide support to management accounting activities where required.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance function.
Support compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.
Carry out additional finance and treasury tasks as reasonably requested.

Required skills and qualifications

Previous experience within a finance, treasury, banking, purchase ledger, or similar finance environment.
Experience processing payments and completing bank reconciliations.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience of financial systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge of CIS and VAT processes would be advantageous.
Experience within the housebuilding, construction or property sector would be beneficial.
AAT Level 3 qualified, studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, or willing to work towards one.