Reconciliations Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester seeks a Reconciliations Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract at a salary of £45,000. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliations experience and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include performing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Visible, hands-on role

Face-to-face interview process

Qualifications

• Strong reconciliations and balance sheet accounting expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Adaptable and able to integrate quickly into a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and periodic reconciliations of bank statements and accounts.
• Research and resolve variances in financial data.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for management.

Skills

Strong reconciliations experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Job description

Reconciliations Accountant — 12-Month FTC — £45,000 — Manchester

Overview

We are looking for a Reconciliations Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is suited to a Financial Accountant with strong reconciliations experience and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations: Conduct daily and periodic reconciliations of bank statements, control accounts, and the general ledger.
• Investigate discrepancies: Research and resolve variances, outstanding items, and mismatches across financial data.
• Maintain records: Ensure accurate, up-to-date financial records in line with company policy and audit standards.
• Process transactions: Allocate incoming payments, process receipts and refunds, and post accurately to ledger accounts.
• Generate reports: Prepare reconciliation reports for management, highlighting discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Liaise with stakeholders: Work closely with internal teams (AP, AR) and external partners to resolve queries.
• Support month-end close: Ensure all accounts are reconciled and documented for month- and year-end processes.
• Implement controls: Strengthen internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

About You

• (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
• Strong reconciliations and balance sheet accounting expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to integrate quickly into a close-knit team.

What's on Offer

• 12-month FTC with a salary of £45,000.
• A visible, hands-on role with real impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Face-to-face interview process.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates