Finance Administrator - Redemptions

Finance Administrator - Redemptions
£24,570 plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)
Two permanent roles available: One Full Time 37.5 hours, one Part Time 22.5 hours
Manchester city centre, in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We’re looking for Finance Administrators to join our Record to Report team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You’ll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of ‘co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day’.

Why this role matters

As a Finance Administrator, we’ll look to you to complete financial case transactions for our Funeralcare business area, making sure that agreed service levels are met within this highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge within finance operations and collaborate with our wider Co-op teams.

What you’ll do

•    Process various payments including daily BACS and co-ordinate transfers between accounts
•    Produce balance sheet reconciliations and take ownership of daily redemptions
•    Drive data-driven insights by collecting and analysing statistical information that helps guide strategic decision-making across the organisation
•    Make sure all transactions are processed accurately in line with the FCA’s account rules
•    Answer queries from colleagues via a shared inbox

What you’ll bring

•    Previous experience in a finance role, with the ability to develop solutions to financial problems
•    A high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your work
•    Basic Microsoft Excel skills
•    Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate as part of a team
•    A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to change

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

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