Finance Assistant / Permanent / Enderby / Up to £30,000 / 90% Office Based

Macildowie is thrilled to present an exclusive partnership opportunity for the role of Banking Operations Specialist. As a key member of the finance team, you will play a vital role in supporting the processing of over £3 billion in payments annually across 100 bank accounts. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliations. This role is situated within the wider Finance Operations team, providing essential support to various business sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of company cash books in compliance with policies, ensuring reconciliation of bank statements to the cashbooks (general ledger).
• Adhere to security requirements for handling cash and cheques.
• Facilitate the processing and approval of payments across multiple platforms and banks.
• Investigate and escalate queries and issues internally and with third parties when necessary.
• Support month-end reconciliations and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and issue for authorization Bacs, Faster Payments & Priority payments for various business areas including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Customer Services.
• Ensure adherence to company policy for departmental authorization of payments.
• Organize and obtain finance authorization in line with company policy.
• Manage payment processing to ensure accurate debiting of the correct bank account on the correct date.
• Process cheques by exception, including issuance and authorization as per company policy.
• Redirect payments relating to invoices to the Accounts Payable department.
• Register high-value payments with the Treasury Department and ensure appropriate exchange rates are used when required.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Demonstrate high motivation and professionalism, with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain composure under pressure and effectively manage a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Display enthusiasm for embracing change and driving development initiatives.
• Foster a team player mentality with a flexible approach to collaboration.

Skills:

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Familiarity with operations involving different currencies in banking and accounting.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to challenge and question effectively.
• Adaptability to evolving situations with versatility and flexibility.

Experience:

• Experience in working in a fast-paced, high-volume banking operations or treasury environment.

This exclusive opportunity offers a rewarding career path within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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