Client Account Reconciliation Analyst

Role Overview

• Establish a new process to perform regular and ad hoc reconciliations of client accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Investigate, analyse, and resolve reconciliation breaks in a timely and methodical manner.
• Process and review large volumes of financial data efficiently, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Apply sound accounting principles to identify errors, inconsistencies, or unusual transactions.
• Liaise closely with the PPG Finance team, using their background knowledge of client accounts to support issue resolution.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare reconciliation reports, commentary, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and data quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or part‑qualified, or working towards an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) – desirable but not essential.
• Strong numeracy skills and a methodical approach to work are essential.
• Sound accounting and problem‑solving abilities, with a structured approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Proven ability to deal with large volumes of data and process it in an efficient and organised way.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with the PPG Finance team and other stakeholders who have background knowledge of the client accounts.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience in client account reconciliations, finance operations, or a related accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Experience working within a large or complex finance function is desirable.
• Familiarity with financial systems and data tools such as Power BI and Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis through Power Query and data models) is highly advantageous.