Accountant II - Reconciliations

Worldpay; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay in Manchester is seeking an Accountant II to join the Cash Reconciliations team and help shape the future of global commerce. You will lead daily reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and post journals, supporting timely month-end activities and providing data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with colleagues to improve processes, manage large data volumes, and ensure accuracy across global payment accounts with a proactive, detail-oriented approach that drives efficiencies and

Qualifications

• AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or actively working towards qualification.
• Strong experience in large-scale reconciliations and finance systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, auditing processes, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage, analyse, and report on large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis.
• Internal and/or external audit experience.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple queries, and deliver to tight deadlines in a changing environment.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation/ Verify Global Payments accounts/ statements in accordance with Reconciliation policy.
• Accurate completion of account reconciliations and journal postings.
• Investigation and reporting of erroneous entries and rejected payments/ transactions.
• Acquire specialist knowledge to provide accurate advice and information to both internal and external sources in a timely and professional manner, taking full ownership through to resolution of any queries.
• Prioritise workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all SLAs are adhered to.
• Work as part of the team to ensure daily objectives are met.
• Continually look for ways of improving processes, providing potential solutions and following through to implementation to deliver efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualified or working towards

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant II to join our ever-evolving Cash Reconciliations team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

You will be responsible for completing daily reconciliations, investigations and completion of journal postings. You will support team supervisors and team manager with timely completion of cash reconciliations and driving the reconciliations strategy forward. You will also from time-to-time support with projects, process improvements, testing new work streams and be involved with month-end tasks.

• Reconciliation/ Verify Global Payments accounts/ statements in accordance with Reconciliation policy.
• Accurate completion of account reconciliations and journal postings.
• Investigation and reporting of erroneous entries and rejected payments/ transactions.
• Acquire specialist knowledge to provide accurate advice and information to both internal and external sources in a timely and professional manner, taking full ownership through to resolution of any queries.
• Prioritise workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all SLAs are adhered to.
• Work as part of the team to ensure daily objectives are met.
• Continually look for ways of improving processes, providing potential solutions and following through to implementation to deliver efficiencies.

What you'll bring

• AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or actively working towards qualification.
• Strong experience in large-scale reconciliations and finance systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, auditing processes, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage, analyse, and report on large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis.
• Internal and/or external audit experience.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple queries, and deliver to tight deadlines in a changing environment.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

It's a bonus if you have

• Experience in training others
• Payments, acquiring or finance industry experience

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

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