Cash Application Assistant / Sales Ledger Admin 

Reporting to the Credit Control Manager and working as part of the UK Finance team, the Cash Application Assistant will be responsible for accurately posting and reconciling daily cash receipts to customer accounts. This role ensures that incoming payments are properly applied, discrepancies are resolved promptly, and records are maintained in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 
This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to: 

• Download daily bank statements for each of our Business Units and save in designated shared folders 

• Identify customer details for each cash receipt and post daily in our accounting system, including multi-currency transactions and reviewing remittance advices to ensure proper allocation 

• Save remittance advices for each Business Unit in designated share folders 

• Work with the Credit Control and Transactional Teams to research and resolve unidentified cash receipts 

• Assist with month-end close activities, including checking all cash posted and working with Transactional to resolve any identified errors as well as reviewing GL control accounts 

• Prepare integration files for bulk processing of high volume direct debit or credit card customer payments 

• Identify refunds sent to customers from bank statement and post to the system in accordance with company processes 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting procedures 

• Support process improvement initiatives within the cash application and accounts receivable functions 

• Create good working relationships with key team members 

• Assist with the running of monthly statements and chase letter automation  

• Review sales ledgers for clearance of historical balances 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have at least 2 years relevant experience 

• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills 

• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills 

• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• Strong interpersonal skills in both written and verbal communication at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner 

• Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks 

• Persistent and resilient under pressure, adaptable to changing operational needs 

• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to review own work and take responsibility for correcting any errors 

• A good team player, who can work on their own initiative as well as follow guidance and instruction from others 

• Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge 

• Flexible and hardworking approach