Cash, Bank & Accounts Payable Assistant

We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

We are seeking an experienced Cash Allocations Professional to join our Global Accounts Payable team. As our Cash, Bank & Accounts Payable Assistant you will play a vital role in the accounts receivable process and through effective communication, accounting and reconciliation you will maintain proper cash flow to facilitate the collections process effectively.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Cash, Bank & Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• The daily upload of banking transactions from statements
• Identifying inward cash for the Credit Control team and ensuring appropriate allocation
• Assigning out going payments and transfers with support from Accounts Payable and Treasury
• Processing customer credit card platform payments
• Posting cash for our retail stores
• Administering weekly treasury sweeps across accounts
• Assist with the collation of data for reporting to the business (KPI Reports)
• Resolve queries from internal customers within the Brands & Financial Shared Services teams
• Reporting all unallocated cash items, with notations of next steps to solve
• Coordinating review and resolution of outstanding bank items with key stakeholders
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts, ensuring all out of balances are identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Identifying monthly settlement of agreed Intercompany balances
• Administration of Worldpay platform - Odiere
• Ad-hoc absence cover for Accounts Payable

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience of reconciliations, including balance sheet and control accounts.
• Experience using accounting platforms such as SAP, Oracle or similar and exposure to Credit Card platforms
• High level of attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will be able to create connections across departments and brands to foster a culture of best practice
• Intermediate/ Advanced Excel skills
• Having or working towards a recognised accounting qualification would be desirable

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

Cash Bank & Accounts Payable Assistant | Nottingham | Employment type: Permanent, full time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application.