Reconciliation Executive

Kind Consultancy is working with an already successful and still growing receivables management and debt collection firm, which is currently seeking a Reconciliation Executive to join them in a permanent, full-time role in their offices in the Greater Manchester area, paying £28,000+ (dependent on experience)

The Reconciliation Executive opportunity is a dual role, with Client Banking activities focussing on ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the month-end billing processes and Collections activities focussing on collecting different ledgers within different industry types, with key responsibilities including:

  • Carrying out reconciliation of client’s bank statements to the collections system
  • Inputting WIP figures based on commissions in accordance with the agreed fee with the client.
  • Month end billing and fixed fee invoices, populating the supporting data as per client requirements and in their templates.
  • Identifying and investigating any discrepancies or irregularities in billing data, working closely with billing and accounting teams to resolve issues promptly.
  • Assisting in developing and implementing efficient billing reconciliation procedures to streamline processes and improve accuracy,
  • Maintaining detailed records of funds being transferred as part of repatriation agreements within the collections process and keeping all supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
  • Generating reports summarizing billing reconciliation findings and recommended actions

Our ideal candidate for the Reconciliation Executive role:

  • Holds qualifications and has past experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Has previously held Billing, Accounting, or Finance roles with a focus on reconciliation.
  • Has exposure to diverse reconciliation tasks
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office software, including advanced/intermediate Excel skills.
  • Has a strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Having some knowledge billing of accounting systems (e.g., Sage QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and debtor payment portals, an understanding of Invoice Finance and past Credit Control/Collections experience would be highly beneficial.

If you’re interested in the Reconciliation Executive opportunity and you have the skills, knowledge and experience we’re looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.

IFA Administrator

Kind Consultancy is working with a growing Wealth Management firm which is currently seeking 2 IFA Administrators to join them in a full-time, permanent position paying up to £28,000, in their Birmingham offices.

The IFA Administrator position will focus on day to day administration relating to Life, Investment and Pensions, with key responsibilities including:

  • Submission of new on line applications / top ups and processing of paper based applications for life, investment, platform and pensions business
  • Maintaining all trackers and keeping spreadsheets up to date, as required by the Client Services Manager
  • Running comprehensive IO activities for each piece of business
  • Adding fees/ payaways /splits entries to IO
  • Overseeing management of Annual Reviews and Portfolio Reviews that are due i.e. ensuring delivery and action by adviser and Review Team
  • Assisting the Review Team with the preparation of AR’s & PR’s in overflow situations
  • Checking Portfolio Reports prepared by Review Team
  • Liaising with clients, solicitors, accountants, life offices, lenders and platform providers by telephone, e-mail, fax and letter
  • Preparing Platform withdrawals / fund switches / transactions for approval by Senior CSE or Client Services Manager
  • Producing ad-hoc (non standard) and standard letters in response to customer/provider queries
  • Obtaining life, investment and pension quotations using research tools
  • Presenting quotations to advisers along with relevant data and documents required for the advice to be provided

Our ideal candidate for the IFA Administrator opportunity:

  • Has past experience of administration work within Financial Services (having experience in an IFA firm would be beneficial)
  • Has good IT skills, is a confident user of Microsoft Office products and picks up new software and systems quickly
  • Is a clear communication in both writing and speech, with a professional telephone manner
  • Is a team-player with a positive attitude and a problem-solving approach to work
  • Having some existing knowledge of Financial Services, Insurance and/or Pensions would be beneficial

If you’re interested in the IFA Administrator position, you live in or can commute to Birmingham, and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.

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