Bank Reconciliation Clerk

Job Description

Role: Senior Bank Reconciliation Administrator (Block Management)Site: Whitehall Waterfront, LeedsOVERVIEWGem Estate Management is a leading residential block management company, delivering services through the group of companies nationwide. We currently manage thousands of apartments in the UK and are involved in numerous schemes at different stages of development.Our clients include major developers, resident management companies, freeholders, investment funds, and we also represent thousands of leaseholders nationwide.The diversity of our client base calls for an integrated team approach and our experts strive to deliver value to our clients through clear, innovative thinking and timely solutions. We are also firm believers that you create your own success! As an entrepreneurialbusiness we recognise and promote individuals who show potential to commit and grow with the business.Gem Estate Management is part of the Qdime group of companies, recently acquired by Cortland, who wish to become the leader in both BTR and Block Management in the next 5 years through organic growth as well as acquisitions in the UK.ROLE OVERVIEWWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Bank Reconciliations Administrator to join a busy finance department. The role will be varied with exposure to the different finance functions to create an all-around knowledge which will prove excellent experience forthe selected candidate. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily Cash Reconciliation
• Weekly and Monthly Bank reconciliations - Reconciling cash amounts in bank to Ledgers
• Quarterly review and clear down of any unreconciled and historic items on multiple bank accounts for a number of companies
• Weekly BMAP transfers (Virtual bank accounts) * Ensure guidelines and policies around cash processes are effective and efficient to help prevent significant errors that may arise in any cash balance calculation * Reviewing bank accounts, checks, and balancesas against amounts in the ledger * Effecting the closing and opening of physical bank accounts
• Monitor all banking activities in order to detect irregularities
• Investigate all transactions in order to prevent fraud
• Provide feedback to the accounting department on how to improve on internal controls, and also pinpoint areas where risks relating to banking transactions can be minimized
• Provide documentation for the purpose of supporting all financial transactions
• Assist auditors - internal and external - with documentation required for the auditors to do their job satisfactorily
• Perform the reconciliation and verification of accounts regarding cash at hand and cash at bank
• Reconcile and process transactions that are complex in nature
• Maintain required files, reports, and data
• Adhere to corporate standards and procedures in all reconciliation activities
• Improve personal skill set regarding software proficiency, financial analysis and data processing - automated Reconciliation
• Other Finance duties as and when required

YOUR BUILDING BLOCKS OF SUCCESS

• Degree in Accountancy or qualifications from professional accounting or a related field

• Proven work experience in a finance role would be an advantage * Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and workings of the banking systems

• Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly too

• Exemplify good communication skill and ability to communicate professionally with others both verbally and in writing

• Display problem-solving skill even under stressful conditions and deadlines

• Proficiency in Excel

• MRI QUBE Experience is desirable.

• Able to manage own time effectively

THE CORTLAND GROUP DIFFERENCEWithin the group we understand that client service delivery and a focus on the resident experience sits at the heart of what we do. We put our customers and our residents first and enjoy the part we play in building vibrant, new communities.We have worked extensively on large residential developments throughout the UK which has allowed us to develop specific experience and expertise in all the key areas that are relevant to successful management delivery. We are very fortunate to have a talentedteam and it is their combined experience which ensures we are at the forefront of the industry today.Many of our competitors talk about what services they provide but we believe what makes us different is that we have been delivering these promises now for several years, at sites across the country. With plans of further expansion, we would be delightedto see whether you believe you are the right person to continue this exciting journey with us.GEM / Qdime / Cortland is an equal opportunities employer.