Salary: £28,000+ depending on experience
This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone in the early stages of their finance career who is looking to build strong foundations in financial accounting and financial control.
As our Reconciliation Accountant, you’ll join a supportive Finance team and gain hands‑on experience across bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end processes, and financial controls. You’ll be supported by experienced accountants and given the opportunity to develop your technical skills, confidence, and your understanding of how Finance supports the wider organisation.
Responsibilities
* Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items with stakeholders and collaborating to resolve in a timely manner.
* Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to governance timelines.
* Assist in the production of monthly management information and financial reports for governance forums.
* Maintain, document, and develop reconciliation processes and procedures, identifying opportunities to streamline and improve activities.
* Work alongside a wider Financial Reporting & Control team, as well as other stakeholders, to support the delivery of annual financial statements for all Group entities.
* Provide hands‑on support and guidance to other business areas to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of transactions.
Qualifications
* Some experience in a finance or accounts role (including internships, placements, or apprenticeships).
* An inquisitive mindset, with the confidence to ask questions and seek clarification from stakeholders to support complete and accurate financial outcomes.
* Good problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think logically and work through issues step‑by‑step.
* Strong organisation and an ability to manage time effectively so as to meet deadlines, particularly during busy month‑end periods.
* A positive, proactive attitude and a desire to develop a career in finance.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.
In return, we can offer you
* Career development and progression opportunities with support for relevant qualifications and exams
* Discretionary on‑target bonus of 5%. Up to a maximum of 10% based on performance
* A truly flexible hybrid‑working arrangement
* 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
* 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and the option to buy/sell additional leave, if applicable
* Private Medical Cover
* A culture that promotes inclusivity and wellbeing, and which rewards hard work
* Car Salary Sacrifice scheme (where applicable)
* 6x salary death in service
* A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS‑registered private GP
* Employee Assistance Programme
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