Reconciliations Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Free parking

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group are recruiting a Reconciliations Accountant based in Chandlers Ford for a 3 month contract. The role focuses on addressing a backlog of reconciliation issues to stabilise and optimise the bank reconciliation process and to document results for audit trails.

You will investigate discrepancies, support process transition, provide training to external teams, and work with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance and a smooth handover of ongoing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bank reconciliation and financial accounting.
• Analytical mindset with ability to resolve complex discrepancies.
• Documenting finance processes, controls, and transition work.

Responsibilities

• Review current reconciliation positions and prioritise aged/high-risk items.
• Investigate complex reconciliation differences and identify root causes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to process adjustments with clear audit trails.
• Document end-to-end reconciliation processes for transition/training.

Skills

Bank reconciliation

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Based in Chandlers Ford, this Reconciliations Accountant role will play a key role in addressing a backlog of reconciliation issues to help stabilise and optimise the bank reconciliation process. You will be instrumental in investigating, resolving, and documenting reconciliation discrepancies, supporting process transition, and providing vital training to external teams. This is a 3 month contract position.

What will the Reconciliations Accountant role involve?

• Reviewing current reconciliation positions, prioritising aged and high-risk items for resolution
• Investigating complex reconciliation differences and working cross-functionally to identify root causes
• Working with stakeholders to process adjustments, ensuring clear audit trails and compliance
• Documenting end-to-end reconciliation processes for transition and training purposes
• Supporting knowledge transfer and handover activities, ensuring long-term process stability

Suitable Candidate for the Reconciliations Accountant vacancy:

• Strong experience in bank reconciliation and financial accounting
• Skilled in analysing and resolving complex discrepancies with a problem-solving mindset
• Proven ability to document finance processes, controls, and support transition projects
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisation skills
• Comfortable working independently within a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail

Additional benefits and information for the role of Reconciliations Accountant:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop within a recognised industry leader
• Free parking

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and don t discriminate on any protected characteristics.