SCUK Reconciliation and Controls Specialist 12 Month FTC

Country: United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity to join our finance team as a Reconciliation and Controls Specialist (12 Month FTC) for Santander Consumer Finance UK (SCUK). This Specialist will support the financial controls, investigations, and clearance activities across Payments – covering CHAPs, Cheques, BACs, FPS, Cards, and International Payments.

Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Redhill office. Remote workers will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Manager and Head of Department on all elements of Payments, Banking Controls and Accounting ProjectsEnsuring that payments and banking controls are implemented and effectively monitored, and exceptions are cleared within the tolerances allocatedSupporting projects to help implement any process improvements identified via root cause analysisProviding SME advice and guidance to key stakeholders across the bank and externally – including senior stakeholders, third party providers, audit teams and incident managementManaging and providing relevant MI and SME knowledge on all control account activities to stakeholders including Audit (Internal & External) and senior managementMaintaining and developing, specialist knowledge of various payment schemes and ensuring the accounting is compliantPlay a role in establishing strong relationships with the teams in SAN UK, Operations, Gesban, IT and the other SCUK & JV Finance teamsSupport the delivery of end-to-end accounting on projectsSupport with the management of incidents, ensuring customer impact is minimised and incidents are cleared in prompt mannerPartnering with teams across SCUK to deliver process improvement as part of routine project and controls reviewAdhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our Customers’ needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience of working within a controls team within financial services or similar environmentUnderstanding of payments, accounting and related controlsBanking /Payments /Finance product and associated payment scheme knowledgeKnowledge of operational control practices/modelsStrong working knowledge of desktop applications including Microsoft Excel and Word with the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheetsAble to prioritise, work efficiently and manage time effectivelyAble to provide clear, concise, and focused written and oral communicationProven ability to interpret and document complicated processesA determined, resilient, and persistent approach to problem solving, constantly striving to improve processes and controlsExperience of working using own initiative as well as working as part of a teamWell established ability to influence, challenge and gain respect at senior levelsAble to confidently represent the team at internal and external meetingsCurrently studying/holding CIMA, ACCA or AAT would be an advantage.

We have a range of benefits available which include:

Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidaysAnnual bonus based on personal and company performance£500 flexible benefit allowanceGenerous pension contributionsEmployee assistance programmeSharesave schemeGym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.  We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

Should you want to be considered for part time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.

What are the next steps:

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.