ABOUT THE FIRM:

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm specialising in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a treasury role.
• Good understanding of the general ledger.
• Competency with Excel, Word and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent levels of accuracy with strong organisational skills.
• You will be a natural team player who can interact easily with your colleagues and have strong communication skills.
• Deadline orientated and able to prioritise.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE AND TEAM:

The Treasury Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of all bank accounts across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Under the leadership of the Head of Treasury, this role reports to the Senior Treasury Accountant and works alongside two other Treasury Associates within our finance team of 85, based at the European Head Office in Moorgate, London.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for over 170 multi-currency bank accounts. Investigate any unknown transactions to ensure all reconciliations are completed each day.
• Manage short-term liquidity by ensuring each bank account has sufficient funds to meet daily payment obligations. Track regularly scheduled payments and liaise with the Tax and Payroll teams as needed to ensure suppliers and financial commitments are met.
• Set up payments for approval on online banking platforms for corporate taxes, intercompany transactions, and other ad hoc payments.
• Liaise with banking partners to resolve payment queries.
• Month End Tasks
• Run reports related to month end procedures for each bank account.
• Provide monthly payment information to European accounting providers.
• Save bank statements as PDF and send them to external accountants.
• Perform ad hoc month end tasks.
• Respond to queries and requests for information from auditors, external accountants, and employees throughout the UK and Europe to support the statutory reporting function.
• Attend bank meetings to enhance banking relationships and learn about new products and developments.
• Set up bid bond requests and ensuring expired bonds are moved from the facility.
• Maintain schedules to track all standing orders and direct debits payments.
• Maintain intercompany loan register and loan documentation. Work with Finance colleagues to perform monthly intercompany loan reconciliations.
• Assist with completing forms to open and close bank accounts.
• Ensure bank mandates are kept up to date and assist with updates.
• Liaise with finance teams to prepare cash forecasts and financial reports for senior management.
• Support the line manager with ad hoc duties.