Treasury Assistant in Wantage

Job Description

The position of the Treasury Assistant is created to manage the bank accounts of the French and Belgium businesses, and to assist the Senior Treasurer in maximising the cash position of the European beverage business.

Acting as a key point of contact with group treasury and the French plants.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Generate supplier payments in multiple currencies in line with agreed payment schedules and supplier due dates
• Upload approved supplier payment files (SEPA) and manual payments on the multiple Crown banking platforms
• Liaise with group treasury to ensure foreign exchange contracts are in place to cover all currency payables
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Set up direct debits and standing orders as per business requirements and within SOX controls
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts by currency
• Manage ad hoc payments as required
• Generate payments to employees for travel expense claims
• Ensure all duties performed to SOX compliance

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• AAT Level 1, 2 or above
• Experience of working in a cash department and using bank platforms
• Able to work to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Computer Literate with an interest in financial systems
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe
• Diligence
• Potential to grow within the organisation.
• Highly organised
• Deadline focus
• Continuous improvement mind set

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Desire to achieve relevant treasury qualification or AAT
• Experience with ERP finance systems (SAP)
• Previous experience in a shared service function
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley