Treasury Assistant in London

To support efficient Treasury operations with a particular focus on the Accounts Payable process within a fast-paced, open and collaborative Treasury & Investment team. Individuals with drive, strong ability to build relationships at all levels of the business and a focus on improving efficiency will thrive. The ideal candidate will have experience with Workday, with processing payments via online banking systems. We are also looking for someone with a keen eye for detail.

Duties And Accountabilities

• Work with colleagues in Finance and key stakeholders around the business to ensure invoices and expenses are processed and paid in an efficient manner.
• Process accounting entries in the Workday system on a timely basis to accurately record transactions generated by the accounts payable function.
• Assist with the reconciliation of cash positions to ensure these are accurately captured in the general ledger system.
• Complete monthly analysis on Credit Card and Travel expenditure and produce accounting journals for upload into Workday.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with senior stakeholders within the organisation in support of procurement/payment related queries.
• Prepare information required for cash planning and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with month end deliverables and liaise with Group and Statutory Reporting team to ensure the ledger is closed in a timely manner.
• Maintain policy and procedure documentation and make recommendations on how processes and workflows can be amended to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collate information for external auditors and liaise with them to ensure audit goes smoothly and a good relationship is maintained.
• Provide cover for broader treasury team in support of cash management and forecasting processes as required.
• Involvement in other finance team projects and ad hoc requests as required.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Foundation/Intermediate knowledge of concepts applicable to accounting for expenses and other cash transactions, including tax treatments.
• Experience of working in a finance team within the financial sector.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Banking platforms and mechanisms that are utilised for day-to-day banking (including payments and custodian services for investments).
• IT skills including knowledge of MS Office and relevant accounting package (Workday preferred).
• Ability to build and maintain good internal and external relationships.
• Proactive, customer-service focussed attitude.
• Knowledge of the Lloyd's Market and associated trust fund infrastructure preferred.

AEGIS Values

• Fairness and respect: We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions, working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.
• Open and inclusive: We act with integrity, valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.
• Ambitious: We have a passion for success, aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities, encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.
• Striving to be better: We strive to improve at all times, challenging complacency, being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers' experience with us.
• Investing in people's potential: We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.

AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views, perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.

It's important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on +44(0)20 7856 7856 or email recruitment@aegislondon.co.uk. As a business, we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential.