Senior Analyst, Reconciliations

Role Overview

The Senior Reconciliation Analyst plays a key role within Finance Operations, supporting the Reconciliation Manager in the delivery of effective daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation activities. The role is responsible for performing and reviewing General Ledger reconciliations in line with NewDay reconciliation policy, developing a detailed understanding of Finance Operations balance sheet accounts and identifying reconciliation risks through performance metrics and outstanding items.

What You Will Do

Own and support delivery of reconciliation controls to ensure Financial Control Framework (FCF) objectives are met, minimising operational losses and ensuring timely completion of GL and balance sheet reconciliations in line with policy. Drive efficiency, automation, and risk reduction across reconciliation processes, working cross‐functionally and in close partnership with Finance Systems to optimise ReconNet configuration, automated match rates, and new system changes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for a Senior Reconciliation Analyst with 5+ years experience in a financial reconciliation environment, strong numeric skills, and knowledge of clearing bank processes and Bank & cash Book reconciliation processes.

Requirements

• Ability to simplify complex issues and prepare resolution plans
• Ability to see & map end to end processes
• Strong numeric skills and the ability to process and interpret large volumes of data
• Knowledge of clearing bank processes, including BACS, Faster payments, Direct Debits & Debit Card
• Detailed knowledge of Bank & cash Book reconciliation processes
• 5+ years experience in a financial reconciliation environment

Benefits

• 26 days holiday, rising to 30 with service
• A holiday buy scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Double matched pension, with up to 14% from NewDay
• Generous annual performance bonuses
• Private medical insurance with Bupa, including mental health support and cancer care
• 26 weeks paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Free breakfast and lunch in the office every day, provided by our in-house chefs