Bank Reconciliation Analyst - 3-6m Contract - FS

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Bank Reconciliations Administrator. This interim role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in South West London. You will be responsible for managing cashbooks, processing customer payments, and performing bank reconciliations, all while working in a hybrid environment. If you have a strong background in banking reconciliations and financial services, this position is perfect for you. Join a collaborative team and contribute to month-end reporting and financial tracking, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in high volume banking reconciliations and cashbook management.
• Financial services sector experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cashbooks and process customer payments.
• Reconcile various bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Banking Reconciliations

Cashbook Management

Microsoft Excel

Financial Software Proficiency

General Ledger Processes

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT)

Tools

Odessa System

Job description

Bank Reconciliations Administrator - Financial Services (Contract) 3-6 months

A leading financial services firm based in South West London is seeking a Bank Reconciliations Analyst on an interim basis to join a growing finance team.

This role involves preparing cashbooks, processing customer payments, and performing bank reconciliations.

• 3-6-month contract £200-250 per day via umbrella.
• Location: South-West London.
• Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Cash and Banking Operations
• Maintain and update daily cashbooks, handling transactions in multiple currencies (EUR & USD)
• Post and reconcile customer payments within the Odessa system
• Support the finance team by updating division-specific cash records
• Conduct daily banking activities and maintain financial tracking spreadsheets
• Reconcile various bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Manage incoming queries via the finance inbox
• Assist with financial reconciliations and project-related tasks
• Regularly review and update unallocated cash records
• Assist the Bank Reconciliation Supervisor with ad hoc tasks, including bank reconciliation preparation
• Contribute to month-end reporting by updating key financial records
• Support other administrative and finance-related duties as needed

Requirements

• Strong experience in high volume banking reconciliations and cashbook management
• Financial services sector experience
• Solid understanding of general ledger processes and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT Level or higher)

Please feel free to get in touch if you feel your fit the brief.

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