Reconciliation Accountant - 3 month contract
£15-£16 an hourHatfield - Hybrid Start ASAP!
Key Responsibilities:
-
Perform timely reconciliation of various group bank accounts throughout the month and at month-end.
-
Process BACS payments, ensuring correct allocation of funds and accurate recording in both the underwriting and accounting systems.
-
Address queries from external and internal clients effectively, resolving them promptly and professionally, and escalating issues when necessary for timely resolution.
-
Maintain assigned debtor accounts to accurately reflect the company's assets.
-
Follow procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of all receipts.
-
Support the provision of regular management reports to assess the company's cash and debtor position and identify potential issues.
-
Responsible for posting bank receipts in a timely manner.
-
Oversee the refunding of overpayments.
-
Investigate and respond to cash-related queries raised by the Finance or other departments, including monitoring the accounts assistants' inbox.
-
Complete office bank reconciliations, post all GL entries, and maintain up-to-date records for management review.
-
Regularly reconcile outstanding premium income relating to panel clients and related intermediaries.
-
Assist with cash flow management by collecting outstanding payments and arranging related transactions.
-
Support the accurate processing of all receipts to the appropriate ledger accounts.
-
Reconcile income and outstanding items to cash receipts and credit balances, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.
Skills
-
Experience in bank and cash reconciliations
-
Strong communication skills
-
Excellent organisational skills
-
Proficient in IT, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of VLOOKUPs, pivot tables