Job Description

Description

The Cashier Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Assistant Financial Controller in maintaining accurate daily cash book records of inward and outward payments and stock movements for the Retail Post Office network.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Collaboration:

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.

Treasury

Contribute to the segregation of duties framework within banking processes, including payment initiation, approval, and reconciliation

Retail -

Accounting

&

Reconciliations
Assist with the maintenance of the accurate daily cash book records of inward and outward payments and stock movements through the leading safe and Retail network. Support with the balancing of cash and stock in the Treasury's main safe. Facilitate with the processing of all daily transactions and cash from the Retail network, aiding with the updating of the Cash Account and financial ledgers. Assist with the consolidation of postal network monthly accounts, posting these accurately to the financial ledger and balancing all cash, stock and agency accounts.

Retail -

Cash
Manage and monitor the cash balances across the retail network, ensuring adherence to agreed maximum limits per location, and provide timely updates to the Group Financial Controller. Ensure that the cash policies for optimal cash levels are fit for purpose to meet customer demand. Ensuring sufficient levels of stock and physical cash are held in the main safe, in order to service the post office network. Responsible for safeguarding the Group's cash balances, ensuring these are held securely with adequate controls.

Retail -

Suppliers
Participate in the preparation of accurate stock/agency sales and commission values, posting these to the financial ledger, providing statements to relevant agencies, and confirming receipt. Contribute to the calculations of accurate monthly payments for Sub Offices and provide these to the Management Accountant and Sub Postmasters, ensuring these are in accordance with contractual agreements. Facilitate the processing, inputting and reconciling all Traders VAT returns on the IVAS scheme, balancing the VAT bank and suspense accounts, & providing HMRC with accurate monthly reports and accounts for audit.

Systems & Processes

Ensure comprehensive and accurate posting to the financial systems. Participate in the improvement of financial systems. Support any implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Support the review of financial processes, assisting with the implementation of improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Compliance and Governance:

Proactively identify and address weaknesses in financial controls across Jersey Post by auditing policies, investigating issues, and assisting with the implementation of secure, accurate control systems that ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Support external audits and regulatory inspections, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Other:

Assist with the cover of both the purchase ledger and sales ledger team, if and when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

At least 5 years' experience in a cash handling and reconciliation environment is preferred. Confidence in reconciling, with the ability to compare and resolve differences. Highly analytical and numerate, with attention to detail. A standard degree of computer literacy, with working knowledge of Excel, Word etc. Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Proven written and verbal communication skills. Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to organise own work and work under pressure to meet deadlines without supervision. Expertise in accounting software, and Microsoft products, such as Excel, and SharePoint.

Benefits

At Jersey Post, we believe in going above and beyond to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and excited about their work.



Some benefits we offer is a great DC Pension Scheme, designed to secure your financial future. 31 days of Annual Leave, allowing you to take those well-deserved vacations, spend quality time with your loved ones, and recharge your batteries. Jersey Post offer flexible and hybrid working. An incredible annual 20% discretionary bonus.



Your health matters to us, which is why we provide a comprehensive Health and Dental cash plan. This means you'll have access to support, ensuring you can take care of yourself both physically and mentally.



As a valued member of our team, you'll gain access to an range of partner benefits and discounts, both in Jersey and online. Whether it's exclusive deals on shopping, dining, entertainment, or travel, we've got you covered.

About Jersey Post Group

At The Jersey Post Group we are fully committed to attracting and retaining the right people. We embrace diversity and have a range of interesting roles across business process, data management, ICT and operational disciplines.



Working across The Jersey Post Group offers opportunities for personal and professional development in an organisation that is both flexible and modern.



For further details and an informal chat, contact our Human Resources team on

616538

or email

recruitment@jerseypost.com

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Jersey Post

Postal Headquarters

JERSEY

JE1 1AA