Cash Office Assistant

Cash Office Assistant
Location: Winchester (Hybrid 2 days per week in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent

An established and centrally based organisation in Winchester is seeking a Cash Office Assistant to join its team on a permanent basis. This role would suit an experienced administrator who is confident working with numbers, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is highly organised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operation of client bank accounts
• Update and maintain accurate client data
• Raising of beneficiary and third-party payments
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Respond to queries from colleagues, partners, clients, and third-party organisations via phone and other communication channels
• Analyse bank charges and interest
• Liaise with banks to verify payments
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients onto the accounting system
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc income and expenditure reports
• Support the preparation of bank mandates
• Conduct regular reviews of departmental safes (cheque books and paying-in books)
• Assist accountants with audits to ensure accounts are published within statutory deadlines
• Prepare management reports and cash management statistics

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Hybrid working 2 days required in the office per week
• Life assurance, income protection, and enhanced parental leave policies
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible options to buy or sell leave
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym, dental, and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
• Access to digital GP services