Cash Allocation Clerk

Cash Allocation Clerk/ Assistant Cashier/ Cash Posting / Cash Management/ Credit Control/ Bank Reconciliation/ Ongoing Assignment/ Immediate Start

Assistant Cashier Key Points

• Immediate Start
• Interim and Ongoing Role (8 Weeks Minimum with Potential To Extend)
• Free On-Site Parking
• 2 Days WFH on completion of training
• Weekly Paid Salary (£14 Per Hour)

Cash Allocation Clerk Role Overview

I am working with a nationally operating and leading business who require additional support within their cashiering team. This position will work alongside the Credit Control team to ensure that all incoming payments (BACS and Cheque) are allocated to the correct accounts so that outstanding amounts are kept up to date and can be chased accordingly.

This position will initially be an interim and ongoing position but there is a high potential that the requirement will extend.

Applicants will require intermediate to advanced Excel skills and previous cash allocation and Accounts Receivable experience.

Cash Allocation Clerk Responsibilities:

• Coding and allocation of all daily payments received to enable the Credit Controllers ledgers to be as up to date as possible for the effective collection of cash.
• Daily bank reconciliation within Excel
• Provide the Credit Control Manager with daily cash received figures
• Banking and posting of all cheques received.
• Requesting and obtaining remittances not received for BACS payments via phone and email, allocating outstanding amounts once received.
• Ensure that Credit Controllers are copied into email requests so that they are aware when money has been left unallocated.
• Ensure that the correct email format for requesting remittances is being adhered to.
• Correcting misallocated cash by transferring to the correct account and allocating accordingly.
• Maintaining the Credit Control Inbox and ensuring the correct people and departments receive relevant emails.
• Obtaining correct email addresses for Credit letters which bounce back, maintaining correct credit accounts to ensure effective communication.
• Update Account Managers on Sage when advised of changes by The Credit Control Manager.
• Performing various ad hoc tasks as required to assist The Credit Control Manager, as required.
• Opening, recording and distribution of post as required.

Cash Allocation Clerk Required Experience:

• Previous experience in a cash allocation, cashiering, accounts receivable or credit control support role (ideally within a larger group business environment)
• Strong Excel and computerised systems skills (Experience of using Sage is highly advantageous)
• Excellent and confident communication skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships both with customers and across the wider business.
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to process high volumes of financial transactions accurately.
• Proactive, confident and polite approach to tasks with the ability to prioritise accordingly.
• Manage difficult situations effectively as required, remaining calm under pressure.
• Be able to successfully and effectively manage any queries that may arise.
• A flexible team player mentality with the initiative to step in to assist the department as and when required.
• The ability to start work on an immediate basis and commit to a minimum 6-week contract.
• The ability to travel to and work from the office 3-5 days per week.

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and are seeking a new opportunity to start asap, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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