Reconciliation Analyst, Financial Operations
Working at our iconic office in Morely, Leeds and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Your new role at NewDay
An opportunity to work as part of the Finance reconciliation team, you will be accountable for Reconciliation of key bank and internal control accounts, processing over 1 million transactions per day via automated reconciliation tool. To process financial data/provide reporting and maintain documentation to a high standard of accuracy.
You’ll deliver
- Performance of daily reconciliation activities, including the running of daily filters, interactive matching and escalation of aged items.
- Ensure that monthly ledger reconciliations, adjustments and transfers are performed, being timely and accurate to minimise write-offs.
- Analyse and interpret financial data to identify discrepancies and highlight to key stakeholders such as operations.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department to deliver defined business improvements.
- Ensure that processes and procedures are fully documented and ensure reconciliations owned are completed according to New Day Reconciliation Policies.
What you’ll bring
We need knowledge, experience + expertise in:
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of relevant regulations
- Ability to understand, analyse and present large volumes of numerical data
- Strong Excel skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated, with drive to continuously find opportunities for improvement
- Ambitious and a problem solver
- Good organisation and planning skills
And would love you to know or learn:
- Knowledge of SUN general ledger and ReconNet Reconciliation application
- Some work experience in an accounting environment
Where next? Let’s talk about this role – Apply now or contact talent@newday.co.uk with any queries.
About NewDay
We help people move forward with credit and help our colleagues to move their careers forward too.
We use our highly flexible, scalable, and multi-product digital credit engine to power over 120 million transactions every year. Our brands include Aqua, marbles, fluid and Bip. We partner with leading brands such as John Lewis, AO, Argos and DEKO.
Over 5 million UK customers are supported by our award-winning customer service.
At NewDay, we value all types of diversity. We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our differences create a vibrant, authentic working culture. We want all our colleagues to feel able to bring their whole selves to work. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We make sure that every job is crafted to be inclusive and that people with disabilities or caring responsibilities can take part in the application and interview process. Tell us if you need accommodations: we’ll put reasonable adjustments in place to support you.
Our dynamic NewDay culture
We’re focused on what will drive impact in helping people move forward with credit. Our distinctive culture is geared to spark innovation and team working – with lots of open doors for development. Our customers can rely on us because we aim high, support each other, do the right thing and build for the future.
We invest in our colleagues. On top of a strong market competitive salary, you get a bonus opportunity that matches the impact (delivery + values) you drive in your role. We also help you retire better with market leading pensions.
At NewDay, #yourwellbeing matters: You get 26 days holiday and can buy up to 5 more after probation. Then you’ll get extra days as you build your career with us.
NewWork, our flexible, hybrid working approach, helps you to manage your work/life balance - and even bolt on work time in other countries before or after your holiday. And when you’re in the office, you get free healthy breakfast, fresh juices, lunch, barista coffee etc.
Our tax efficient green car and cycle to work schemes save you money (and help the planet).
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