Junior Bank Reconcilation Officer

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

25 days holiday + 5 days option

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) is seeking a Junior Bank Reconciliation Officer to join our Finance team in Liverpool. You will perform reconciliations across multiple accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate processing of financial transactions within a busy consumer law firm.

The role offers hybrid work, a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to develop your career with a leading UK consumer law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliation or finance role with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and discrepancies.
• Monitor funds movements and ensure correct processing of transactions.
• Produce accurate reconciliation reports and management information.
• Support audit requests with documentation and reconciliation evidence.
• Liaise with internal departments and external banking providers to resolve issues.
• Maintain financial records in line with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement within the Finance function.

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong reconciliation skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for investigating and resolving discrepancies?

We're looking for a Junior Bank Reconciliation Officer to join our Finance team in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions across the business, while developing your career with one of the UK's leading consumer law firms.

As a Junior Bank Reconciliation Officer, you'll be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, identifying and investigating discrepancies, and working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure transactions are processed correctly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analysing data, solving problems, and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Identifying, investigating, and resolving unreconciled items and transaction discrepancies.
• Monitoring the movement of funds through various accounts and ensuring all transactions have been processed correctly.
• Producing accurate reconciliation reports and management information.
• Assisting with audit requests by providing supporting documentation and reconciliation evidence.
• Liaising with internal departments and external banking providers to investigate and resolve issues.
• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function.
• Using Microsoft Excel to analyse, validate, and reconcile large volumes of financial data.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a bank reconciliation, finance, accounts, or financial services role.
• Strong understanding of reconciliation processes and investigating financial discrepancies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with large data sets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Experience producing financial reports and supporting audits would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

What We Offer

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

About Slater And Gordon

Slater and Gordon is one of the UK's leading consumer law firms, dedicated to providing easier access to world-class legal services. Powered by technology and led by people, we support our clients through every stage of their journey and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and achieving positive outcomes.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we're passionate about building a culture where our people can thrive both personally and professionally.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Junior Bank Reconcilation Officer