Cash and Payments Assistant

What you'll do

In this varied role, you will:

• provide a cash and payment service in a manner consistent with the objectives of the company
• process purchase invoices and action supplier queries
• prepare pay runs on a daily/weekly basis and action urgent payments as required
• effectively and promptly deal with supplier reminders, final demands, and legal notices
• ensure accurate and timely payment to suppliers/contractors in accordance with Late Payment Legislation
• verify subcontractors' CIS deductions and make/check relevant postings
• update and maintain supplier accounts
• provide support in the management of day-to-day Treasury department matters, including the input and release of payments and files processed through the online banking portal
• produce monthly reports
• assist with ad hoc requests and administration duties as and when required.

What you'll need

To succeed in this role, you will:

• be qualified to GCSE level or equivalent, in English and mathematics
• have proven capability within an accounts payable capacity
• have experience using Microsoft Office, with strengths in Excel and Word
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone
• be able to manage your own workload effectively, working to key service levels
• be confident, assertive and self-motivated
• have a 'can do' and proactive attitude
• appreciate the importance and strengths of working within a team.

A working knowledge of Unit 4 Agresso is advantageous but not essential.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.