Job Description

Banking & Reconciliation Controller
Reference number: JR248807
Location: Flexible / Manchester
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: K3
Salary: 25,500 - 29,620 per annum
We are looking for a Banking & Reconciliation Controller to join our team.
Role summary
The Banking & Reconciliation Controller is responsible for managing daily cash transactions, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation of all bank accounts and payment gateways. The role covers processing refunds, defending chargebacks, and carrying out treasury sweeps, as well as preparing month-end reconciliation templates. You'll also oversee direct debit instalments, handle missed payments and manage banking related queries efficiently. This role is key to maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting timely, accurate reporting within the finance team.
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What you'll bring to the role
By maintaining a high level of knowledge and skills and utilise this in your training and mentoring others, to progress development and ensure they become experts in the systems, policies and procedures that are relevant to Banking and reconciliation.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP.
Experience working with external vendors and financial institutions.
Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to manage own time and that of others effectively
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
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Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Wednesday 24th September 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .
Disability Confident Scheme
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.

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