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Senior Finance Assistant

Job Description

Venture Recruitment Partners are assisting an international professional services organisation based in Southampton in their search for a Senior Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. There will be an expectation to be in their offices 3 days a week.

They also offer a competitive benefits package, inc 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy five more), health insurance & more. 

Reporting to the Treasury and Cash Operations Manager:

  • Processing payment requests to ensure a swift and accurate service to our business and key suppliers
  • Record outgoing/incoming payments in our finance records and post other financial transactions as required by the role
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of client monies in accordance with local country regulations
  • Preparation of daily cash reconciliations and reports for all relevant currency accounts and entities
  • Manage unallocated cash, ensuring all cash is allocated on a Ɵmely and accurate basis in line with group policy
  • Handle and monitor outstanding bank reconciliation queries and liaise with the relevant teams to resolve in a timely manner
  • Play a key role in the production of monthly/weekly cash forecasting and handle FX trades as directed by Treasury Manager
  • Document and maintain desktop procedures in accordance with the group's framework
  • Provide support as necessary for internal and external audits and ensure the implementation audit
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders e.g., matter partners, fee, earners, finance, and external banking suppliers

Key Skills:

  • At least 5 years experience in a banking/cash operations function
  • Good working knowledge of banking plaƞorms, banking files and financial reconciliation processes
  • Extensive knowledge of banking and cash operation procedures
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

If this role is of interest, please apply or email nadia@vrpartners.co.uk 

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