The role is full-time; however part-time applications would also be considered. For part-time arrangements, there is a requirement to work core hours from 3:30pm–5:00pm each day. Salary £30,000 - £32,000 Regulatory Returns Regulatory Return Submission - Completing and submitting the Society’s Regulatory Returns for the FCA, PRA, Bank of England and HMRC, working collaboratively within the team and adhering to strict regulatory timetables. Regulatory Change Monitoring - Keeping up to date with regulatory developments affecting the Society and communicating relevant changes to the team. Regulatory System Oversight - Working with our external Regulatory Reporting system provider (Suade) to maintain accurate data, support system updates and complete regression testing on regulatory returns as required. Finance ~ Operational Updates - Supporting the operational teams (Mortgages, Savings) by updating systems for interest rate changes and new products launches, as required. ~ Banking and Reconciliation Support - Assisting the Finance team with daily banking tasks, including sending payments, recording payment receipts, and reconciling transactions to the Society’s operational systems. This includes, but is not limited to: ~•Members’ savings deposits and withdrawals ~•Members’ mortgage payments and fees ~•Treasury investments and funding ~•Supplier invoices and Broker commission payments ~ Daily Cash Management - Supporting the Finance team with the management of the Society’s daily cash requirements and transferring funds between our internal accounts to meet operational needs. ~ Project Support – Contributing to Society-wide ad hoc projects as required. Person Specification Essential Problem-solving skills and the ability to take an analytical approach to data submissions and reconciliations. Strong numerical skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Flexible and Adaptable, able to support the team as needed to cover sickness, holidays, or peaks in workload created by ad hoc requests from the regulator or project-work. The ability to follow very specific and detailed instructions in written format (i.e. the regulations and guidance from the Regulator). Curious and open-minded – we are after someone who will think creatively and constructively about the meaning of the numbers we work with, not simply to follow processes by rote. A moderate to advanced level of Excel ability. Desirable An accounting qualification at Level 4 AAT or equivalent would be useful but not essential. A numerical or an analytical / problem-solving Level 3 qualification, such as Maths, Science, Engineering, Law. Experience in financial services would be beneficial, though a strong desire to learn our industry would be supported with training and guidance. Experience of SQL would be advantageous.
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The Stafford Building Society Recruiting Team
