Cash Applications Administrator (5814)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,700.00 to £27,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Blantyre, South Lanarkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Murray Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5814 |
Summary
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance Administrator – Accounts Receivable (12-Month Maternity Cover) for our client based in South Lanarkshire.
Role Overview:
This is a one-year maternity cover contract, starting immediately, offering a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing and reconciling high-volume customer payments, ensuring accurate cash allocation, and supporting the wider finance operations during a maternity cover period.
Key Responsibilities:
Accurately allocate high volumes of customer payments to appropriate accounts.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Monitor and manage unapplied and unidentified payments, working closely with internal teams and customers.
Assist in month-end closing tasks related to cash applications.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer payment activities.
Respond to internal and external payment queries professionally and efficiently.
Continuously seek to improve processes and contribute to team success.
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a finance or accounts environment, ideally within accounts receivable.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (SAP knowledge is advantageous).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Offering:
One-year maternity cover contract starting immediately.
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
Hybrid working 3 days office / 2 days home
Holidays 31 days including bank holidays
Role Overview:
This is a one-year maternity cover contract, starting immediately, offering a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing and reconciling high-volume customer payments, ensuring accurate cash allocation, and supporting the wider finance operations during a maternity cover period.
Key Responsibilities:
Accurately allocate high volumes of customer payments to appropriate accounts.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Monitor and manage unapplied and unidentified payments, working closely with internal teams and customers.
Assist in month-end closing tasks related to cash applications.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer payment activities.
Respond to internal and external payment queries professionally and efficiently.
Continuously seek to improve processes and contribute to team success.
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a finance or accounts environment, ideally within accounts receivable.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (SAP knowledge is advantageous).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Offering:
One-year maternity cover contract starting immediately.
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
Hybrid working 3 days office / 2 days home
Holidays 31 days including bank holidays