Cashier

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education is a fast-growing global group of premium private schools, currently operating over 85 schools across six continents. With more than 70,000 students worldwide and ambitious plans to double our company valuation, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cashier to join our Northern European finance team.

Based at our London Head Office, the Cashier will play a key role in the day-to-day management of bank transactions, payment allocations, and reconciliation processes. This is a vital finance function ensuring that customer and supplier accounts are accurate, timely, and well-maintained.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily bank transactions across multiple accounts, downloading statements and maintaining accurate records.

• Allocate BACS payments received to the correct customer accounts in the Finance System.

• Communicate with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure proper payment matching and resolution of discrepancies.

• Process BACS payments made to suppliers and allocate them to the appropriate supplier accounts.

• Allocate and reconcile termly direct debit collections to customer accounts.

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring system balances align with bank statements.

• Support the month-end close process with accurate reconciliations and reports.

• Collaborate with finance colleagues across regions to streamline cash handling and improve financial processes.

• Maintain high data accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Proven experience in cash allocation and bank reconciliations.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.

• Experience working within a finance function, ideally in a multi-entity or group structure.

• Confidence using financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, Excel); familiarity with customer and supplier ledgers.

• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure, especially around month-end deadlines.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• A flexible, can-do attitude and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing organisation.

• Previous experience in the education sector is a plus but not essential.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.