Reconciliation Accountant
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Reconciliation Accountant
Location: West London (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site) Job Type: Full-time, Interim to end of December 2026 Day Rate: Circa £180-190 per day
We are seeking a Reconciliation Accountant to join the Finance team of a world-renowned University. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the bank and short-term investment deposit balances. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing various reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
Reconciliations:
Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for all bank and short-term deposit related accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in account balances. Liaise with processing teams on any differences, outstanding issues, or unusual balances. Prepare and process correction journals as required. Prepare monthly reports on bank and short-term deposit related accounts and variances identified.
General Ledger Maintenance:
Ensure interest and FX transactions are posted correctly. Maintain and update general ledger accounts. Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and other accounting documents.
Compliance and Controls:
Keep all reconciliation procedural documentation up to date. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and financial regulations. Support the Financial Accounting team during quarterly reviews. Escalate any concerns around fraudulent transactions to management. Participate in the development and implementation of internal controls and process improvements.
Project Work:
Support with bank and cash-related projects and grants investigation as requested by the Senior Financial Accountant.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant field (numerical degree preferred). Qualified (AAT) or Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB, ACA) or similar level of qualification. Experience with bank and deposit accounts and in a similar accounting role. Proficient in reconciling complex bank and short-term deposit accounts independently. Detailed working knowledge of accounting software (ideally Oracle) and cash management systems. Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks with limited supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills.
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