Accounts Assistant - Cash & Banking
Location: Broxbourne Salary: £25,000-£28.000 Employment Type: Full-time
SRM have partnered with an established business to recruit an Accounts Assistant to focus on Cash & Banking duties. This is a permanent role, working in a finance team of 10.
Key Responsibilities:
* Bank Reconciliation: Ensure that all bank transactions are accurately matched to the general ledger, including cash postings. Investigate and provide backup for any differences.
* Till Difference Reports: Send weekly till difference reports to branches and follow up on any discrepancies.
* Monthly Journal Entries: Ensure timely journal entries for till differences, bank charges, Amex fees, bounced cheques, and sales ledger claims.
* Petty Cash Management: Reconcile petty cash accounts and create journals for posting.
* Monthly Reports: Prepare and reconcile monthly data for electricity, gas, vehicle costs, salary, rebates, and Sales/COS, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
* Payments Processing: Upload and verify payments on the system and review batch files for accuracy.
* Cashflow Forecast: Prepare and send weekly cashflow forecasts to senior management, ensuring an accurate reflection of company finances.
Key Skills:
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Proficiency in reconciliations and journal entries
* Good communication skills for dealing with branches, regional managers, and suppliers
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
* Experience with cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
Requirements:
* Experience in Accounts Payable/Banking and Bank Reconciliation
* Proficiency with financial software and Excel
* Excellent problem-solving skills
If you are actively seeking an immediate role and match the specification, please apply today!