Opportunity with a privately owned company with a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and successful businesses which have developed strong footholds in their respective markets.As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cash Accountant to take the next step in their finance career and join our increasingly busy Corporate Accounts team at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, your key responsibilities will include:Preparing monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts ensuring updates are completed daily and accurately.Accountable for the daily upload of invoicing and bank account process, reconciliation of payments, receipts and operational processes.Responsible for the daily allocation of payments and receipts to customers and supply chain.Contributing to the monthly management accounts pack, including dashboard reporting.Posting authorisations within policy of all daily cashbook, monthly balance sheets and reconciliations and are reported accurately.Reconciling all bank and cash accounts within the control environment to strict deadlines, providing quality control of daily cashbook and treasury process.Responsible for changes to systems and user acceptance tested and signed off prior to deployment.Accountable for weekly payments, review all faster payments, BACS, CHAPS and FCY payments.The successful candidate has proven experience in technical accounting skills with a focus on cash management. You will have a high degree of analytical skills, with prior experience monitoring and reporting compliance of treasury activities with approved policies.Experience using Sage 50 is desirable, as is a proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideally you will have an ACA or ACCA qualification, or are already working towards achieving it.Joining means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. Benefits include:23 days annual leave plus bank holidaysExcellent company pensionExciting company membership programmesEmployee referral schemeTraining and qualification sponsorship (role dependent)You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.