Bank Reconciliation Analyst - 3-6m Contract - FS

Summary: The Bank Reconciliations Administrator role at a leading financial services firm in South West London involves managing cashbooks, processing customer payments, and performing bank reconciliations on an interim basis. This contract position is expected to last between 3 to 6 months and requires strong experience in banking reconciliations and cashbook management. The role supports the finance team and contributes to month-end reporting while maintaining financial records. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring two days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash and Banking Operations
• Maintain and update daily cashbooks, handling transactions in multiple currencies (EUR & USD)
• Post and reconcile customer payments within the Odessa system
• Support the finance team by updating division-specific cash records
• Conduct daily banking activities and maintain financial tracking spreadsheets
• Reconcile various bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Manage incoming queries via the finance inbox
• Assist with financial reconciliations and project-related tasks
• Regularly review and update unallocated cash records
• Assist the Bank Reconciliation Supervisor with ad hoc tasks, including bank reconciliation preparation
• Contribute to month-end reporting by updating key financial records
• Support other administrative and finance-related duties as needed

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in high volume banking reconciliations and cashbook management
• Financial services sector experience
• Solid understanding of general ledger processes and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/AAT Level or higher)

Salary (Rate): £250

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance