Credit Control and Reconciliations Analyst

Gallagher; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits programs

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is recruiting a Finance Analyst specialising in Collections & Reconciliations to manage client accounts across our Specialty division. You will handle unallocated cash, pursue timely payments, and support reconciliations to maintain accurate ledgers.

This role offers hybrid working; you will work in the office during initial training with occasional travel to our London office. Experience in financial services is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger, Cash Allocations or Accounts Receivables in a large or complex business.
• Ability to identify and resolve root causes to reconcile accounts.
• Experience in Financial Services is preferred but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Investigating unallocated cash and liaising with brokers and clients.
• Collecting premiums and ensuring timely payments.
• Managing high volumes of queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Performing client statement reconciliations and providing detailed commentary on aged debt reports.
• Collaborating with internal teams and clients to improve processes and ensure compliance with Gallagher's policies and external regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Are you a problem solver, a knowledge seeker, and a trusted expert in complex purchase ledger, credit control, or unallocated cash? Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Gallagher, one of the world's leading insurance brokers, as a Finance Analyst specialising in Collections & Reconciliations.

At Gallagher, we thrive at the crossroads of adaptability and accessibility, fostering a vibrant workplace where ingenuity meets guidance. We are champions of The Gallagher Way, a culture built on ethics, integrity, and collaboration.

As a Finance Analyst, you will manage a diverse portfolio of client accounts across our Specialty division. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.

How you'll make an impact

• Investigating unallocated cash and liaising with brokers and clients.
• Collecting premiums and ensuring timely payments.
• Managing high volumes of queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Performing client statement reconciliations and providing detailed commentary on aged debt reports.
• Collaborating with internal teams and clients to improve processes and ensure compliance with Gallagher's policies and external regulations.

About you

• Experience of working in Purchase Ledger, Cash Allocations or Accounts Receivables position in a large or complex business is essential.
• Your CV will highlight your skills and experience in identifying and resolving the root cause to resolve and reconcile the accounts.
• Prior experience of working in Financial Services would be benedictional, but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience in financial services or insurance is preferred but not essential.
• Hybrid Working Requirement: This role offers hybrid working; however, the successful candidate will be expected to work full-time in the office during the initial training period. There will also be occasional travel to our London office as required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)