Fresh People are currently recruiting for an experienced Treasury Assistant to join a well-established professional services business based in Canterbury, Kent.This is a hands-on treasury role supporting the day-to-day management of cash, banking and payment activities across the business. We are looking for someone with previous practical treasury experience who is confident managing daily cash positions, completing bank reconciliations, processing payments and supporting cash-flow forecasting.You will work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure funds are effectively managed, payments are accurately processed and appropriate financial controls are maintained at all times.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor bank accounts and cash balances on a daily basisMaintain accurate daily cash-position informationEnsure sufficient cash is available to meet working-capital and operational requirementsAssist with weekly, monthly and annual cash-flow forecastingMonitor actual cash movements against forecasts and investigate significant variancesComplete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesProcess supplier, expense, tax and other business paymentsPrepare and process BACS and other electronic payment runsEnsure payments are correctly authorised in line with internal proceduresMaintain accurate records of payments, transfers and treasury transactionsSupport inter-account cash transfers where requiredWork closely with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger teams regarding anticipated receipts and paymentsMaintain bank mandates, authorised signatories and payment authoritiesSupport controls around online banking access and payment processingInvestigate failed, duplicated, unidentified or unusual transactionsLiaise with banking providers regarding accounts, payments and treasury queriesMaintain clear treasury records and audit trailsSupport month-end and year-end reporting relating to cash and treasuryIdentify and escalate potential payment, banking, fraud or cash-management risksAbout YouTo be considered for this role, you will need previous hands-on treasury experience and a strong understanding of day-to-day cash and banking processes.You will ideally have:Previous experience working within a Treasury functionStrong cash-management and daily banking experienceExperience monitoring bank balances and cash positionsStrong bank reconciliation experienceExperience preparing and processing electronic payments and payment runsExperience using corporate or online banking platformsAn understanding of cash-flow forecasting and working-capital requirementsExperience working with payment mandates, approval processes and delegated authoritiesA good understanding of payment controls, banking security and fraud preventionExperience investigating and resolving payment or banking discrepanciesStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataExperience using accounting, finance or ERP systemsExcellent numerical accuracy and attention to detailExperience gained within an accountancy practice, law firm or wider professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.An AAT, ACT or other relevant finance or treasury qualification would also be beneficial, although strong practical treasury experience is more important.What’s on OfferSalary of £35,000 per annumFull-time, Monday to Friday positionBased in Canterbury, KentOpportunity to join an established and highly regarded professional services businessA varied, hands-on treasury position working closely with the wider Finance teamIf you have practical treasury experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the Canterbury area, we would be keen to hear from you.Apply today or contact Fresh People for further information.