BANKING RECONCILIATION CONTROLLER

Reference number: JR248807
Location: Flexible / Manchester
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: K3
Salary: £25,500 - £29,620 per annum
We are looking for a Banking Reconciliation Controller to join our team.

WHAT WE DO

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we’ve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEME

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend

ROLE SUMMARY

The Banking Reconciliation Controller is responsible for managing daily cash transactions, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation of all bank accounts and payment gateways. The role covers processing refunds, defending chargebacks, and carrying out treasury sweeps, as well as preparing month-end reconciliation templates. You’ll also oversee direct debit instalments, handle missed payments and manage banking related queries efficiently. This role is key to maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting timely, accurate reporting within the finance team.
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

By maintaining a high level of knowledge and skills and utilise this in your training and mentoring others, to progress development and ensure they become experts in the systems, policies and procedures that are relevant to Banking and reconciliation.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP.
• Experience working with external vendors and financial institutions.
• Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to manage own time and that of others effectively