Job Introduction
The Treasury Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day treasury and banking activities across the Group, ensuring accurate cash management, payment processing, bank reconciliations and treasury administration. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting cash flow management and ensuring all treasury transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Working closely with the wider Finance team, the Treasury Assistant will contribute to the smooth operation of finance processes, providing timely and accurate financial information while supporting the Group's continued growth.
Main responsibilities
Cash Management & Banking
- Maintain and process daily cashbook transactions across all Group bank accounts.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepare daily cash balance reports and highlight variances against cashflow forecasts.
- Monitor bank activity and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Assist with cashflow reporting and treasury forecasting activities.
Payment Processing
- Prepare and process electronic payments in accordance with delegated authority limits and company procedures.
- Produce weekly and monthly payment runs for supplier and subcontractor payments.
- Submit BACS and other banking payments accurately and within required deadlines.
- Manage the Treasury inbox, responding to and resolving payment requests and queries in a timely manner.
- Liaise with Accounts Payable and other departments to resolve payment-related issues.
Financial Administration
- Prepare and submit CIS returns and deduction statements.
- Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
- Investigate and resolve VAT invoice queries in line with company policies and current legislation.
- Maintain accurate treasury records and supporting documentation.
- Support month-end and year-end finance processes as required.
Finance Team Support
- Provide support to management accounting activities where required.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance function.
- Support compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.
- Carry out additional finance and treasury tasks as reasonably requested.
Required skills and qualifications
Previous experience within a finance, treasury, banking, purchase ledger, or similar finance environment.
Experience processing payments and completing bank reconciliations.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience of financial systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge of CIS and VAT processes would be advantageous.
Experience within the housebuilding, construction or property sector would be beneficial.
- AAT Level 3 qualified, studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, or willing to work towards one.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Choice of company car/ car allowance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Share Purchase Plan
- Highstreet/ Store Discounts
- Development Opportunities