Bank Reconciliations Advisor

Overview

Bank Reconciliations Advisor £25,500 to £27,000 pro-rata, plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6C). Part-time, 15 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday). Manchester city centre (hybrid working between home and one day per week in the office ).

We’re looking for a Bank Reconciliations Advisor to join the Bank Reconciliations team within our wider Co‑op Business Services (CBS) organisation on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective business services across our Co‑op. You’ll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of ‘co‑operating to build more value for member owners every day’.

• Keep on top of bank reconciliations and ensure we’re accounting for everything correctly for our clients, customers, and third‑party investors.
• Resolve queries and build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review and reconcile multiple bank accounts.
• Support the production of period end balance sheet reconciliations, analyse variances, and ensure aged items are resolved.
• Support the production of query reports to partners and resolution of unreconciled bank transactions.
• Maintain financial integrity and ensure reconciling items and adjustments are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Respond to queries via email, investigate issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Assist in the production and review of process documentation.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to team members.
• Regularly update team managers about outstanding issues and escalate problems where necessary to discuss resolutions.

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience working in cash allocations.
• Experience using SAP software.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Excel and Outlook).
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• 28 days holiday (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

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As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co‑op colleague, this does not need to be completed.