Reconciliations Analyst

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Finance Operations Team in Edinburgh as a Reconciliation Analyst within our Life & Pensions Operation.

In this role, you will be responsible for completing ledger to ledger analysis, completing daily reconciliations for either bank accounts, control account or profit and loss accounts, investigating items within the reconciliation and supporting the wider operations with financial queries. You will also play a key role in month-end ledger processes and controls, ensuring that all transactions are accurately accounted for and correct financial reporting is completed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience with reconciliations or looking to start their career in finance!

You'll be:

• Completing bank account reconciliations and preparing bank statements ready for the Cash Management Team
• Performing daily Control Account Reconciliations to ensure all the Control Account balances are correct and any discrepancies have been identified and allocated
• Supporting the delivery of the Monthly Ledger Close and Year-End Close
• Preparing and inputting manual journals where required
• Performing Operational Loss processes ensuring all losses are properly investigated and reported

You should apply if you:

• Are well versed with Excel (intermediate level)
• Have a background in Finance Operations or reconciliation (desirable)
• Have strong attention to detail
• Are an excellent communicator
• Have a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
• Are able to work effectively under pressure and manage to tight deadlines

The Perks

• 23 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools