Cashroom Assistant

Summary: The Cashroom Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of banking transactions and daily reconciliation of bank accounts for NTS and NTSE. This role involves producing daily closing balance reports and collaborating with the Finance Director to enhance cash reporting within the Trust. The position requires engagement with various teams and external agencies to ensure accurate transaction recording and resolution of queries. Additionally, the Cashroom Assistant will work on improving cash handling processes and compliance with Trust policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take end-to-end ownership of the posting and reconciliation of NTS/NTSE bank accounts, escalating any issues to Cash & Ledgers Manager.
• Responsibility for the preparation and circulation of Daily Balances reports.
• Frequent engagement with both Central and Regional teams to identify transactions and ensure they are recorded accurately.
• Liaise with banks/external agencies as necessary to resolve queries quickly and efficiently.
• Work with the Finance Director to provide existing cashflow forecast information and further develop cash reporting and KPIs.
• Create & submit period end report information.
• Improve cash handling processes across the Trust.
• Improve process for the management of cash floats at properties.
• Comply with all Trust policies and procedures and proactively identify improvements to current processes.
• Ensure Fraud awareness training is up to date and challenge any odd or suspicious entries with escalation to manager if necessary.
• Provide cover/assistance, as required to other team members in Sales ledger/Purchase ledger functions.

Key Skills:

• Education to Higher/A Level stage or above.
• HNC accountancy or above (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Previous experience of working in a cashroom with high volumes of transactions and multiple bank accounts.
• Proven ability to work on complex reconciliations.
• Proven ability to work accurately with a high attention to detail.
• Experience of processing large volumes of data.
• Proven ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• M/S Dynamics 365 experience is desirable.
• Charities/Third Sector experience is desirable.
• Ability to pick up new tasks quickly and a real desire to resolve issues/seek out missing information.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, able to prioritise workload.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel at an intermediate level or above.

Salary (Rate): £33,000.00 yearly

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other