Reconciliation Analyst (6-month FTC)

Secondment role in Finance.
Located in Leeds - Hybrid.

Reconciliation Analyst, Operational Finance
Working at our iconic office in Morley, Leeds, and virtually via Microsoft Teams

Your new role At NewDay

Reconciliation of key high-volume bank and internal control accounts daily, processing over 1 million transactions per day via an automated reconciliation tool (ReconNet).

Processing financial data and maintaining documentation to a high standard of accuracy on a timely basis.

Provide support to the operational areas for complex queries & issues.

1. Performance of daily reconciliation activities, including the running of daily filters, interactive matching, and the escalation of aged items.
2. Monthly ledger reconciliations, adjustments and transfers that are completed on time and accurately to minimize potential write-offs.
3. Analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify discrepancies and highlight to key stakeholders such as Operations.
4. Contributions to process improvement initiatives within the department to deliver defined business improvements.
5. Documentation of processes and procedures that ensure reconciliations are completed according to our policies.
6. Delivery of FCF within Operation Finance.
7. Raising of issues & incidents, taking ownership for resolution & remediation of variances.

What you'll bring

We need knowledge, experience + expertise in:

1. Accounting environments, with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
2. Relevant regulations and company policies.
3. Understanding, analysing and presenting large volumes of numerical data.

And would love you to know or learn:

1. How to build and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide group in the business, building a level of mutual trust and respect.
2. To take accountability for actions and remain responsible for assigned GL reconciliations.
3. Systems!

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.

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, 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). Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to tell you more about any of our perks.