Cash Office Assistant
Location: Winchester (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent
An established and centrally based organisation in Winchester is seeking a Cash Office Assistant to join its team on a permanent basis. This role would suit an experienced administrator who is confident working with numbers, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is highly organised.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operation of client bank accounts
 - Update and maintain accurate client data
 - Raising of beneficiary and third-party payments
 - Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
 - Respond to queries from colleagues, partners, clients, and third-party organisations via phone and other communication channels
 - Analyse bank charges and interest
 - Liaise with banks to verify payments
 - Assist with the onboarding of new clients onto the accounting system
 - Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc income and expenditure reports
 - Support the preparation of bank mandates
 - Conduct regular reviews of departmental safes (cheque books and paying-in books)
 - Assist accountants with audits to ensure accounts are published within statutory deadlines
 - Prepare management reports and cash management statistics
 
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Strong numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
 - Ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement
 - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 - Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines
 - Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
 - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
 
Benefits:
- Hybrid working – 2 days required in the office per week
 - Life assurance, income protection, and enhanced parental leave policies
 - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible options to buy or sell leave
 - Private medical insurance
 - Discounted gym, dental, and critical illness cover
 - Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
 - Access to digital GP services
 
