As Bank Reconciliation Assistant, you'll complete reconciliations for a number of designated bank accounts. You'll work closely with the wider BSU team to deliver the best service, accurate and quality reporting in a timely manner, and adhering to governance requirements. Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Analyse and categorise bank statement transactions
• Reconcile the accounts for the reconciliations that are assigned to you
• Ensure all unreconciled items are investigated and resolved within SLA.
• Root cause analysis undertaken to understand issues and propose solutions for resolution.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury and Record to Report and other relevant teams.
• Maintaining an appropriate control environment, understanding the responsibility for compliance and risk management.
  
  Previous reconciliation experience is essential
• An ability to interrogate / analyse large data sets
• Previous Oracle / SAP / ERP experience
• Identify risks ensuring a 'no surprise' approach is adopted ensuring issues are highlighted
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
  
  German speaking would be advantageous
We're on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways. According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge. Join us, and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new entrants tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times., You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together. So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong. That means…
• A competitive salary.
• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• Flexible working options available
• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park.
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Life assurance.
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.
Ready to share in that mission? Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together. Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today