The Shared Service Centre at OurCoop is a fast moving, high volume transactional and customer service environment serving a multi-million-pound multi-stream business encompassing Funeral Services, Retail, Early Years, Utilities, Travel & Property. 

The Banking Team has accountability for managing the banking services incorporated in this operation. Your role will be to administrate, reconcile and control the transactions into and out of the Society's various bank accounts. 

In this role you'll support the other team members in Banking and the wider Shared Services environment to ensure continuous excellent service to the business.

We're looking for someone who can manage multiple tasks; prioritise your workload in order to meet strict Key Performance Indicators and comfortably communicate at all levels. 

 You'll have excellent numeracy, analytical, and IT Skills along with a basic knowledge of accountancy principles, especially bank reconciliations. 

You'll be able to demonstrate evidence of delivering or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a financial or banking environment. 

If you describe yourself as hardworking, flexible and prepared to learn new tasks and skills, you will blend in well to this fast-evolving environment. 

You should either be AAT Qualified or working towards an accountancy qualification. 

Everyone is welcome here. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments so that all our candidates can show us how they’ll perform their role. There is a section in the application form where you can provide any additional information. Please use this section to include any reasonable adjustments you need, and we’ll do our best to support you through our recruitment process. 

OurCoop is the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, with more than one million Members and 13,000 colleagues operating in communities nationwide. It was formed by bringing together Central Co-op, The Midcounties Co-operative and Chelmsford Star Co-op to create a stronger, member-owned organisation rooted in shared co-operative values. 

The Society trades nationally through its family of businesses while remaining deeply rooted in local communities. Its footprint spans Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Bedfordshire in the South and West; the Midlands including Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Northamptonshire; the North including Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire; and the East of England, including Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. 

Why join us?  

The enthusiasm and commitment of our colleagues is what keeps our customers coming back, and every role plays an important part in making a real difference each day. 

As a co-operative built on the values of equity, solidarity and community, we believe our colleagues should be recognised and rewarded for the contribution they make. 

That's why we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement that increases with service, and a wide range of colleague benefits. From colleague discounts, recognition programmes and personalised learning and development opportunities to paid volunteering time and enhanced family friendly policies, we're committed to helping our colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive. 

Wellbeing is a priority for us, and we provide a range of benefits and support designed to help colleagues look after their physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Whatever stage of life you're at, we're here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. 

To learn more about our rewards and benefits, please visit Rewards and benefits - Central Coop