Cash Reconciliation Associate

About the role

This position is part of a busy finance team supporting a multi‑site operation near South Warrington. The Cash Reconciliation Associate will ensure daily sales, cash banking and electronic transactions are accurately reconciled, helping maintain financial integrity across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Record and reconcile all branch cash and electronic banking transactions within agreed SLAs.
• Match daily sales and spend data against banking activity to achieve 100% cash banking reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve till discrepancies, escalating suspected fraud when necessary.
• Analyse branch data for irregularities and coordinate with internal teams on system‑related issues.
• Provide guidance to branch staff on cash handling, till balancing, cash declarations and banking processes.
• Oversee G4S cash collections and drop banking activity, handling related queries.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and support internal and external audits.
• Assist with additional duties to support the wider finance function.

Required profile

• Previous experience in cash reconciliation, banking, finance administration, accounts receivable, retail finance or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Salary of £25,000 per year.
• Initial 6‑month temporary contract with potential to become permanent.
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of training.