Reed are seeking a Treasury Assistant to provide comprehensive financial administrative support to our clients Treasury team. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient operations across various financial functions, supporting various stakeholders across the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

Treasury Responsibilities:

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for the University's accounts, resolving issues independently
Prepare and manage cash flow reports, including daily and weekly cash sheets for senior management review
Handle treasury movements such as posting transactions and calculating interest accruals
Update daily FX rates in the financial ledger and ensure accuracy across team entries
Process manual payments, direct debits, and standing orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
Respond to queries in the Treasury Mailbox, providing efficient and effective solutions, and maintaining organized communication

Tax (Imports and Exports) Responsibilities:

Coordinate and control import and export procedures, ensuring compliance and efficiency
Provide support and guidance to internal service users and manage the import mailbox
Maintain accurate records for auditing purposes and reconcile these with HMRC statements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven ability to perform duties at this level, with relevant knowledge and skills acquired in a similar role
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel
Understanding of finance procedures, including bank reconciliations
Strong numerical, high attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to work effectively within a team, prioritize a diverse workload, and independently resolve issues

Experience:

Experience in a busy finance transactional environment
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with various stakeholders and resolve problems proactively
Experience working to tight deadlines is crucial

Job Features:

Manage multiple bank and balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely reconciliations
Handle a significant volume of transactions, including BACS payments and cheque processing
Engage in planning and organizing tasks to meet deadlines and respond to daily queries effectively

Benefits: