Senior Finance Administrator – Cash Management - 12 Month FTC

About Law Debenture

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day-to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 137-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines.

At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.

We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.

Role Overview

This is a 12-month FTC role and is part of the Cash Management Dept, reporting into the Finance Shared Service Manager. This is a pivotal role, working closely with the Finance Team based in London, Accounts Payable and Credit Control on the cashbook and collections processes.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Update cashbooks daily and apply all cash inbound and outbound in SAGE Intacct.
• Set-up the weekly banking payments as directed by the Accountant: Accounts Payable, London Finance Team.
• Review and action any daily banking requirements such as FX deals and transfers.
• Daily reporting on balances cross all bank accounts.
• Action any exceptional manual payment requests ensuring these are approved in line with LawDeb DOA.
• Any queries which require investigation should be escalated to the appropriate Management team.
• Daily NAV (Net Asset Value) preparation for the investment portfolio.
• Ensuring that postings to the suspense account are minimised and collaborate with wider Finance team to ensure resolved within SLA.
• Ad hoc Finance tasks as required by the Group Accountant, Technical Accountant and the Management Accountant.
• Ensure internal controls are operating and monitored.
• Preparation of management information and KPIs.
• Review and maintain procedure documentation for the team to ensure ongoing effectiveness and accuracy.
• Support and adhere to audit requests as instructed by Shared Service Director.
• Review and implement process improvements as and when required.
• Contribute to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure these are cohesive, efficient and effective.
• Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process.
• Contribute to the Law Deb culture positively, attend meetings as required, and carry out duties willingly and diligently.
• Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact.