Reconciliations Remediation Analyst

Direct Line Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a finance professional to take ownership of complex balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates must possess solid accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Competitive benefits include a substantial pension contribution and various discounts. Join a team that values inclusivity and strong working relationships.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

50% off insurance

Health and Dental insurance options

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in complex finance systems including double-entry principles.
• Strong Excel capability needed for data analysis.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring tight deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of remediation for complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Document new processes clearly for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improvements.

Skills

Solid accounting knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project and process management

Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement

Risk and control focus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Direct Line Group

Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re already part of DL or thinking about joining us, you’ll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of remediation for an allocation of complex balance sheet reconciliations to agreed criteria.
• Analyse high volumes of data to identify issues and propose pragmatic, sustainable solutions.
• Work with onshore and offshore teams to understand current processes and implement improvements.
• Design reconciliation approaches that deliver clarity, efficiency, and control while highlighting risk.
• Document new processes clearly and succinctly for stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against targets and elevate issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and other departments to agree deliverables and implement changes.
• Challenge existing processes to remove inefficiencies while maintaining strong controls.
• Ensure compliance with ORCM and FRCF frameworks and maintain robust auditability.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and foster strong working relationships across disciplines.

What You’ll Need

• Solid accounting knowledge with experience in complex finance systems and processes, including double‑entry principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with advanced Excel capability (PowerPoint and Oracle experience advantageous).
• Ability to manage projects and processes, designing and implementing improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong risk and control focus, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 9% employer‑contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme
• Generous holidays
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. That’s why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like – and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work‑life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We’re delighted to feature as one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you’re more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.