Cash Office Assistant

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Cash Office Assistant to join its team in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate handling, reconciliation and banking of cash, ensuring full compliance with cash office procedures while supporting the smooth day-to-day financial operations of the store.

• To issue floats and takings bags each day for each till in the store.
• To count and bank all takings on a daily basis, with 100% adherence to the cash office policies to minimise the risk of financial loss.
• Issue cash advances, petty cash and foreign currency advances ensuring that all requests are authorised by the appropriate signatories and that the correct expense codes provided.
• Reconcile cash office float and all inflow and outflow of monies on a daily basis completing safe checks and audits.
• Highlight any variances and till discrepancies to the Cash Office Manager, Security Manager and relevant department managers for further investigation.
• To resolve errors and queries.
• Liaise with all Cash Office related external departments promptly when necessary.
• Investigate and record chargebacks and disputes
• Manage receipts and all Cash Office related paperwork

• Previous cash office, administration or similar experience
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confident using IT systems and databases
• Excellent communication skills