Your new role

• To ensure transactions posted to the bank statement are appropriately allocated within the ledger.
• To have an effective working relationship with the bank to ensure transactions on the bank statement can be investigated in a timely manner.
• To ensure cash and cheques paid to the Force are banked in a secure and timely manner.
• To manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure there is robustness in all ledger balances.
• To ensure cheque payments made from the Force and OPCC are appropriately authorised and that the use of a cheque is the most appropriate payment method.
• To maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised in an accurate and timely manner.
• To administer the debt collection arrangements in line with the debt collection policy and procedure.
• To administer the BACS payments for both the Force and OPCC and that Faster Payments and CHAPS payments are used appropriately in liaison with the Treasury Management function.
• To ensure performance is in line with appropriate KPI’s.
• To prepare monthly aged debtor reports with appropriate commentary.
• To support the year-end close-down process with a robust analysis of both the Force and OPCC’s Debtors.
• To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in accounts receivable and banking admin

• A good working understanding of sales ledger and debt recovery procedures

• Demonstrate a track record of providing a high quality, customer-focused financial service

• Ability to build effective working relationships

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Good level of communication skills
  
  

  What you'll get in return
  
  

• Starting salary £25,700

• 9 month maternity cover contract

• Hybrid working policy

• Agile working policy

• + other excellent benefits

What you need to do now

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