Cash Allocation Clerk – £16‑£19/hr (3‑month contract)

About the role

The Cash Allocation Clerk will ensure that all customer payments are processed accurately and allocated to the correct accounts. Working in an office environment, you will support the finance team by maintaining up‑to‑date customer balances and helping to resolve any allocation issues promptly.

Key responsibilities

• Process and allocate payments received via bank transfer, cheque, direct debit, credit card and other methods.
• Post cash receipts to customer accounts within agreed service levels.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, over‑payments and unidentified receipts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and bank receipts daily.
• Liaise with customers to obtain remittance advice when required.
• Collaborate with Credit Control, Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams to address allocation queries.
• Maintain accurate records of all cash allocation activities.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Monitor shared mailboxes and respond to allocation queries promptly.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Required profile

• Previous experience in cash allocation, accounts receivable or finance administration.
• Experience handling high volumes of customer payments.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable accounting principles.
• Ability to reconcile customer accounts accurately.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £16‑£19 plus holiday pay.
• Three‑month contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.
• Office‑based role in Datchet/Slough, providing a collaborative team environment.