Treasury Analyst - 4-week contract

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily bank transactions across multiple accounts, downloading statements and maintaining accurate records.
• Allocate BACS payments received to the correct customer accounts in the Finance System.
• Communicate with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure proper payment matching and resolution of discrepancies.
• Process BACS payments made to suppliers and allocate them to the appropriate supplier accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile termly direct debit collections to customer accounts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring system balances align with bank statements.
• Support the month-end close process with accurate reconciliations and reports.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues across regions to streamline cash handling and improve financial processes.
• Maintain high data accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Proven experience in cash allocation and bank reconciliations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
• Experience working within a finance function, ideally in a multi-entity or group structure.
• Confidence using financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, Excel); familiarity with customer and supplier ledgers.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure, especially around month-end deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• Previous experience in the education sector is a plus but not essential.