Reconciliation Accountant - 3 month contract £15-£16 an hour Hatfield - Hybrid Start ASAP Key Responsibilities: Perform timely reconciliation of various group bank accounts throughout the month and at month-end. Process BACS payments, ensuring correct allocation of funds and accurate recording in both the underwriting and accounting systems. Address queries from external and internal clients effectively, resolving them promptly and professionally, and escalating issues when necessary for timely resolution. Maintain assigned debtor accounts to accurately reflect the company's assets. Follow procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing of all receipts. Support the provision of regular management reports to assess the company's cash and debtor position and identify potential issues. Responsible for posting bank receipts in a timely manner. Oversee the refunding of overpayments. Investigate and respond to cash-related queries raised by the Finance or other departments, including monitoring the accounts assistants' inbox. Complete office bank reconciliations, post all GL entries, and maintain up-to-date records for management review. Regularly reconcile outstanding premium income relating to panel clients and related intermediaries. Assist with cash flow management by collecting outstanding payments and arranging related transactions. Support the accurate processing of all receipts to the appropriate ledger accounts. Reconcile income and outstanding items to cash receipts and credit balances, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and complies with all regulatory and legal requirements. Skills Experience in bank and cash reconciliations Strong communication skills Excellent organisational skills Proficient in IT, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of VLOOKUPs, pivot tables