Reconciliation Accountant - 3 months

Posted 04 April 2025
Salary £15 - £16 per hour
LocationHatfield
Job type Interim
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH214123_1743760349

Job description

Reconciliation Accountant - 3 month contract

£15-£16 an hour
Hatfield - Hybrid
Start ASAP!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform timely reconciliation of various group bank accounts throughout the month and at month-end.

  • Process BACS payments, ensuring correct allocation of funds and accurate recording in both the underwriting and accounting systems.

  • Address queries from external and internal clients effectively, resolving them promptly and professionally, and escalating issues when necessary for timely resolution.

  • Maintain assigned debtor accounts to accurately reflect the company's assets.

  • Follow procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of all receipts.

  • Support the provision of regular management reports to assess the company's cash and debtor position and identify potential issues.

  • Responsible for posting bank receipts in a timely manner.

  • Oversee the refunding of overpayments.

  • Investigate and respond to cash-related queries raised by the Finance or other departments, including monitoring the accounts assistants' inbox.

  • Complete office bank reconciliations, post all GL entries, and maintain up-to-date records for management review.

  • Regularly reconcile outstanding premium income relating to panel clients and related intermediaries.

  • Assist with cash flow management by collecting outstanding payments and arranging related transactions.

  • Support the accurate processing of all receipts to the appropriate ledger accounts.

  • Reconcile income and outstanding items to cash receipts and credit balances, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.

Skills

  • Experience in bank and cash reconciliations

  • Strong communication skills

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Proficient in IT, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of VLOOKUPs, pivot tables