Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Maintain and reconcile the company bank accounts and financial ledgers.
- Support and liaise with retail stores with regards to cashbook related company procedures.
- Bank Reconciliation of Cash/Visa/Maestro/AMEX.
- Escalation of non-resolved banking issues to the Cashbook manager in a timely manner.
- Processing of Returns/Cancellations/Allowances/Vouchers.
- Entering and reconciliation of finance payments & investigating finance differences.
- Processing of VAT Refunds.
- Investigation of Creditors / Debtors.
- Various other administrative tasks required by the Department.
- General knowledge of Company Procedures and Systems.
- Raising ad-hoc payments.
- Filing.
Skills
- A strong team player, who can work in a diverse team within a dynamic environment.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Good decision making and problem solving.
- Maintains enthusiasm and perseverance towards meeting deadlines and resolving outstanding queries.
- Demonstrates initiative and manages own disciplines.
Person Specification
- 5 x GCSEs (including English & Maths) Grades (A-C)
- Previous experience of using a financial package such as CODA/Navision/Sage etc.
- Excellent MS Excel skills (vlookups, pivots etc)
- Experience of retail industry
- Accounting experience
- Experience of using Word & Outlook
- Excellent communicator (face to face, telephone, email)
- Excellent problem‑solving skills
- Well organised with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
- Willingness to accept change.
- Ability to stay calm during high workload periods.
- Team player with high degree of flexibility.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Well‑developed verbal and written skills
- ‘Can do’ mentality
Monday to Friday 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs - (37.5hrs p/w)
Salary £16,000 PA Pro‑Rata
Laura Hartley Recruitment Ltd is operating as an employment business. Laura Hartley Recruitment Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Cashbook Clerk in Accrington employer: Laura Hartley Recruitment
At Laura Hartley Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our Blackburn location offers a vibrant community atmosphere, with opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive salaries and additional benefits, we are committed to providing meaningful and rewarding employment for our team members.
