Reconciliations Assistant (Maternity Cover 12m FTC)

DAC Beachcroft•Seekonk, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Reconciliation Supervisor, the successful candidate will join a team who undertake a variety of tasks including: bank statement management and loading; bank reconciliations including investigating errors; bank account management; Imprest account payment management and queries; Imprest reconciliations including investigating and resolving reconciling items.

Requirements

Self-motivation, determination and confidence in their abilities
Meticulous attention to detail and good organisational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines, and under pressure
Good written and oral communication skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience of working in Legal accounts is highly advantageous, but not essential
An understanding of legal terminology would also be advantageous

Responsibilities

Ensuring all bank statements are obtained and loaded into system where applicable
Matching finance transactions to bank statements
Investigating unmatched items and reporting breaches of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Following up with various finance teams to ensure postings are actioned promptly and accurately
Month end reporting of bank reconciliation figures
Ensuring bank mandates remain up to date
Dealing with opening and closing of bank accounts and ensuring system is updated
Managing Imprest account payments by ensuring enough funds are available and client requirements are met
Dealing with Imprest account queries
Reconciling Imprest accounts which can include a 3 way reconciliation between client MI data, finance data and bank statements
Investigating Imprest reconciliation items noted and following up with various business contacts or Finance teams to ensure resolved before the next reconciliation