Cashier System Reconciliation Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily reconciliation of Cashier System input/output and reconciliation to the financial system
  
• Process and author all forms of income to the authority including cash, Direct Debits/Credits, and Debit and Credit Card payments
  
• Transfer Sales Ledger files by BACS
  
• Maintain suspense accounts, process refunds, and investigate payment enquiries
  
• Provide systems advice and service support to service areas
  
• Assist in the administration of the Council’s Cashiering function
  
• Work closely and in partnership with the Controls Risk & Performance Team
  

Experience:

• Extensive understanding of PCI/DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
  
• Extensive knowledge of computer software including MS Office applications
  
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal comfortably with suppliers & customers
  
• Ability to communicate accurately to Management & Members
  
• Experience of working in a pressurized environment
  
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and work unsupervised
  
• Track record of identifying process or service weaknesses and developing options for improvement
  
• Ability to develop and implement procedures
  
• Experience of working in a team environment
  
• Knowledge of banking and cash collection procedures
  
• Experience of working in a cash collection environment and dealing with VAT
  

• Previous experience in a similar role
  
• Strong understanding of PCI/DSS
  
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
  
• Experience in cash collection and dealing with VAT