Bank Reconciliations Advisor

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,500 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Virtual healthcare services

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a part-time Bank Reconciliations Advisor based in Manchester. This role, part of the Bank Reconciliations team, involves handling bank reconciliations and maintaining financial accuracy.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements and excellent benefits including a 30% discount on Co-op products, a pension plan with employer contributions, and virtual healthcare support. Candidates should have experience in cash allocations and SAP software.

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliations is preferred.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills are necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to review and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
• Support the production of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Respond to queries via email and investigate issues.

Skills

Experience working in cash allocations

Experience using SAP software

Strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook)

Good communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Job description

Bank Reconciliations Advisor

£25,500 to £27,000 pro-rata, plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6C).

Part‑time, 15 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday).

Manchester city centre (hybrid working between home and one day per week in the office https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Bank Reconciliations Advisor to join the Bank Reconciliations team within our wider Co‑op Business Services (CBS) organisation on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective business services across our Co‑op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co‑operating to build more value for member owners every day'.

In this role, you'll keep on top of bank reconciliations, and make sure we're accounting for everything correctly for our clients, customers, and third‑party investors. We'll look to you to resolve queries, and build relationships with internal and external partners. If you already have some experience working in bank reconciliations, and you're looking to build your career in a place you'll thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why this role matters

This role plays an important part in keeping our Co‑op financially accurate and accountable. By making sure our bank accounts are properly reconciled, you'll help us protect our finances, support confident decision‑making, and maintain trust with our clients, customers, and third‑party investors.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with colleagues to review and reconcile multiple bank accounts
• Support the production of period end balance sheet reconciliations, analysing variances and making sure aged items are resolved
• Support the production of query reports to partners and resolution of unreconciled bank transactions
• Make sure that financial integrity is maintained and that all reconciling items and adjustments are resolved within agreed timescales
• Respond to queries via email, investigating issues and resolving them in a timely manner
• Assist in the production and review of process documentation
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to your team members
• Regularly update team managers about outstanding issues, and elevate problems where necessary to discuss resolutions

What you'll bring

We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

• Experience working in cash allocations
• Experience using SAP software
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Excel and Outlook)
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Good problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach

Why Co‑op?

At Co‑op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• Training and support for your development and career progression

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme – if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co‑op colleague, this does not need to be completed.