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About the role
Were looking to recruit a Treasury Specialist to join our Accounting Operations team and help ensure sound controls over the income and balance sheet of the organisation that is focussed on saving the world.
As Treasury Specialist you will focus on accurately recording income, maintaining controls over bank and income control accounts as well as providing our sales ledger function. You will be involved in executing and processing foreign exchange transactions, processing income, updating daily bank reporting and short term cashflow forecasting. You will support our Treasury Manager to monitor current account and deposit balances and ensure they remain within treasury policy limits too. You will also make sure sufficient funds are available when needed for GBP and foreign currency payments as well as oversee the sales ledger processes. In addition, you will make sure activities comply with our policies and communicate with banks regarding transaction queries. Important will be the ability to contribute with ideas for improvements in Treasury processes.
This role is an outstanding opportunity for a recent graduate eager to apply their studies in a practical, corporate setting, or someone in the early stages of their career, looking to build a career at the intersection of sustainability and corporate finance.
Were looking for someone with:
A strong academic grounding in sustainable finance, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred, but equivalent experience or academic focus at undergraduate level would also be considered.
A strong interest in learning everything related to a Treasury Operation.
Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
With excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication, IT & interpersonal skills.
Some experience of working in a finance team would be desirable
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £30,479 pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
Flexible working options
7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
Training and development opportunities
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and youll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and youll hot desk among trees and gardens.
We value curiosity, analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset more than years of experience. If youre passionate about sustainability and want to develop real-world Treasury and financial skills, wed love to hear from you.
About WWF-UK
Were a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, were bringing our world back to life. Protecting whats left is not enough were now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before its too late. And its a race we can still win.
Were courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years weve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date - 06/07/2025
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.
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