Job Description
Description
About us
Over the last 18 years, we have helped over a million satisfied customers move and manage their money. Our award-winning product portfolio allows our customers to make low-cost multi-currency payments across various payment products. From travel money to transfers, currency hedging, to expense management, we are focused on a single goal of making it easy for our customers to manage and move their money.
As a business, we are committed to delivering value to our customers through the combination of advanced payments technology and personal expert service. We’re doing this by hiring exceptional people and are now looking for a Finance Treasury Assistant to join our team.
Within our offices in London, Chester and Los Angeles and Europe, Equals comprises of three business lines and brands - Equals Money, FairFX and CardOneMoney. You will join a very close-knit, talented and supportive team from various backgrounds who believe that bringing different perspectives together helps us understand our customers’ needs. United, by one thing, making money management straightforward and cost-effective for our customers.
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Treasury Assistant on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for a period of 6-9 months; the role will be based out of either our London or Chester office.
The role sits within the Treasury Team who are responsible for the management of multiple banking platforms utilised by the Group to provide payment services to customers across the globe. The Finance Treasury Assistant manages the administration of these banking platforms and supports the wider Treasury Team with cash analysis, cash reporting and treasury management.
About you
We believe that certain skills are essential in order to be successful in this role and these are detailed below. You may not have all the other skills we have outlined as desirable, we understand that and will still welcome your application. We will carry out individual interviews for shortlisted candidates and assess who is best suited for the role after we have discussed everything with you.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Administration of banking platforms including user access, reporting and ad hoc queries
Maintenance of records of all banking users and permissions
Administration support in relation to opening of new bank accounts
Administration of all bank mandates and coordination of updates
Maintenance of records of all bank accounts and bank mandates
Preparation of bank safeguarding acknowledgement letters and monitoring updates
Reporting daily cash positions across the Group
Analysis in relation to optimal placement of funds to maximise interest earning potential
Execution of corporate cash movements to maximise interest earning
Reconciliation of monthly and quarterly interest receipts
Preparation of interest & Cashflow forecasts
Analysis and reporting of corporate cash movements across the group
Accountabilities
Expert for banking user access and permissions queries
Ownership of internal banking records
Drives improvements in systems and procedures
Essential Skills
Experience administering banking platforms and managing user access
Excellent numeracy skills with high level of accuracy
Advanced excel skills
Strong experience of reconciliations and ability to investigate differences
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced business
Experience in a payments firm, Fintech or banking
Proactive attitude with excellent organisational skills
Experience in accountancy/finance/payments
A role model for our values:
Make it happen
Succeed together
Be the customer
Go beyond
Our investment in you
We welcome people into Equals and desire to grow and develop our talented teams. We believe in teamwork and celebrating our successes. We strive to embrace our values. We want to put you in the driving seat of your career and achieve your full potential through growth opportunities and developmental support.
When you join Equals, we aim to help you to get more out of your career. We will also offer you the following benefits;
Benefits
A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group.
25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development.
Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products
Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers.
Bupa Private Healthcare
Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses
EAP Service - Mental Health Services
Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loans
Enhanced Parental Policies
Complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and fruit
We operate a hybrid working arrangement where possible
Where possible we offer the opportunity to work flexibly and the opportunity to balance some remote working with time in the office collaborating, taking part in events and developing the social connections that make working with us rewarding.
Equals strives to create a workplace where we can all be ourselves. We believe in inclusion, equality and the power of diversity, so you’ll be encouraged to bring your unique perspectives and experiences, and help us understand what you need to do your best work.
