Bank Reconciliation Clerk

6 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Cortland Full time

**Role**:Bank Reconciliations Assistant

**Reporting** **to**: Banking and Billing Team Leader (Block)

**Location**:Leeds

**OVERVIEW**

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in Build to Rent (BTR) in the USA with over 80,000 apartments under management, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth - and we invite you to join us on our journey toward excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

In the UK, Cortland has a six-year strategy targeting a development portfolio of 10,000 Build-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and a management portfolio of 75,000 units, primarily the London commuter belt areas and UK regional cities. Currently, we have one development that is open in Watford, two more - one in Manchester and one in Birmingham - under construction and set to open in the next year, and more in the pipeline.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Bank Reconciliation Assistant reports to the Banking and Billing Team Leader (Block). Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Perform regular bank reconciliations: Match and compare financial transactions recorded in the company's accounting system with corresponding entries in bank statements to identify any discrepancies.
- Support with month end reconciliation duties.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies: Investigate and analyze any differences between the company's records and bank statements. Work closely with internal departments, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, to resolve outstanding items and reconcile accounts.
- Review and verify transactional data: Scrutinize financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, checks, and electronic transfers, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate records: Update and maintain comprehensive and up-to-date reconciliation records, including supporting documentation and transaction details. Keep track of outstanding items and ensure their timely resolution.
- Investigate and report anomalies: Identify any unusual or suspicious transactions and report them to the appropriate management personnel or compliance officers for further investigation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders: Liaise with various departments, such as finance, treasury, and operations, to gather relevant information and resolve outstanding reconciliation items. Foster effective communication and maintain strong working relationships.
- Monitor the Suspense account movements and reconciliation
- Monitor the suspense accounts to ensure outstanding items are cleared within given time scales.
- You have a knack for communicating with a wide range of roles and personalities - everyone always knows what’s going on and is on the same page.

**YOUR BUILDING BLOCKS OF SUCCESS**
- Degree in Accountancy or qualifications from professional accounting or a related field.
- Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and workings of the banking systems.
- Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly.
- 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 DIFFERENCE**

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for over 150,000 residents in the US and UK. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the US and UK. We cover the apartment living experience from wall to wall - from concept to completion, including investment management, design, build, and operations - while remaining entirely focused on delivering resident-centric, hospitality-driven service.

Our success is fuelled by our belief in a better life - where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people - possibilities that translate into exceptional living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunities employer.

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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