Finance Assistant Bank Allocations

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Finance Assistant dealing with bank allocations. The role is working hybrid, office based on a Tuesday and Thursday. It is 37 hours per week with some flexibility around when these can be worked. The role is offered as a temporary ongoing position.

The main purpose of the role is the allocation of incoming credits to the main bank account.

The Role:

• To assist with operation of the cash desk to provide lunchtime and holiday cover on a Tuesday when the cash desk is in operation. This will include collecting cash and taking credit card payments in respect to settlement of invoices.
• Monitor and respond to the payments email inbox.
• To process credit card transactions in respect to settlement of invoices.
• To keep the suspense account to a minimum and liaise with other departments to understand the invoices, companies and clients these payments are to be allocated against.
• To make enquiries with both the bank and the payee on items unallocated.
• To organise inter-company transfers of receipts paid to the incorrect company.
• To assist with audit queries.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a finance team or departments in a large complex organisation.
• Good Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of accounting systems and structures.
• Good IT skills.
• Customer focused with a willingness to find way to achieve a desired outcome, but within the limits set by legislation and internal regulations.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.