Treasury Assistant

Crown Holdings, Inc; Wantage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Wantage seeks a Treasury Assistant to manage supplier payments and assist the Senior Treasurer. The ideal candidate will have AAT qualifications and experience in a cash department. Responsibilities include generating payments in various currencies and performing bank reconciliations. Join a multicultural environment that promotes personal development and recognizes merit.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Fair compensation and merit-based promotions

Professional training and personal development

Commitment to employee safety

Qualifications

• Experience managing bank transactions and cash flows.
• Ability to perform daily bank reconciliations accurately.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe.

Responsibilities

• Generate supplier payments in multiple currencies.
• Liaise with group treasury for foreign exchange contracts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts by currency.

Skills

Cash department experience

Computer literacy with interest in financial systems

Deadline-oriented

Effective communication in diverse environments

Highly organized

Education

AAT Level 1, 2 or above

Tools

ERP finance systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Treasury Assistant

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

About this opportunity

We now have a vacancy within our European Shared Services Centre for a Treasury Assistant to act as a key point of contact with Group Treasury and the French sites, to manage the bank accounts of the French and Belgium businesses and to assist the Senior Treasurer in maximising the cash position of the European beverage business. The position is based at Wantage (UK).

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Generate supplier payments in multiple currencies in line with agreed payment schedules and supplier due dates
• Upload approved supplier payment files (SEPA) and manual payments on the multiple Crown banking platforms
• Liaise with group treasury to ensure foreign exchange contracts are in place to cover all currency payables
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Set up direct debits and standing orders as per business requirements and within SOX controls
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts by currency
• Manage ad hoc payments as required
• Generate payments to employees for travel expense claims
• Ensure all duties performed to SOX compliance

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• AAT Level 1, 2 or above
• Experience of working in a cash department and using bank platforms
• Able to work to deadlines
• Computer Literate with an interest in financial systems
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe
• Potential to grow within the organisation.
• Highly organised
• Continuous improvement mind set

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Desire to achieve relevant treasury qualification or AAT
• Experience with ERP finance systems (SAP)
• Previous experience in a shared service function
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley
• French language

What Crown Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.