Job Description

Cash Allocations Clerk

3-Month Contract 13.85 - 14.85 Hourly Rate

We are seeking an experienced Cash Allocations Clerk to join a busy finance team on a interim basis. This role will focus exclusively on managing cash balances on customer accounts, ensuring payments are accurately allocated, investigating discrepancies, and arranging refunds where necessary.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident communicating directly with customers to obtain remittance information and resolve outstanding allocation queries.

Key Responsibilities
Allocate incoming cash receipts accurately to customer accounts.
Investigate and resolve unallocated and misallocated cash.
Process and coordinate the return of funds to customers where appropriate.
Contact customers to obtain remittance advice and payment information.
Reconcile customer accounts and identify discrepancies.
Work closely with internal teams to resolve allocation issues and outstanding balances.
Maintain accurate records of cash transactions and account activity.
Support the finance team in ensuring customer accounts are up to date and accurately maintained.

Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Cash Allocations, Accounts Receivable, or Sales Ledger role.
Strong account reconciliation experience.
Ability to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies efficiently.
Confident communicating with customers via phone and email.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems.
Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of transactions.

Contract Details
Hourly-rate engagement
Immediate start preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cash allocations professional to make an immediate impact by helping to clear and reconcile customer cash balances within a busy finance function.

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