Accounts Assistant

Posted 10 July 2023
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + Benefits
LocationCity of London
Discipline Finance
ReferenceAAB
Contact NameFrank Hubbard

Job description

A market leading insurance business are looking for Accounts Assistant to join their rapidly growing finance team to work directly with the Senior Accountant in the team.

The purpose of this role will be to undertake book-keeping, cash reconciliation, and related tasks in support of the Senior Management Accountant and Financial Controller, whilst building the knowledge and experience to be able to take on further responsibility for further accounting tasks. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of key monthly syndicate reconciliations
  • Maintaining accounting records for each of the entities within the group including revenue journals and assisting in the preparation of the trial balance.
  • Preparation of month end and quarter end reconciliation work
  • Ensuring the purchase ledger processes run effectively by preparing, submitting and account for direct cash payments
  • Reconcile monthly control accounts
  • Provide ad hoc support to other members of the finance team

The Successful candidate for this Accounts Assistant experience will be either a recent graduate with a keen interest in career in accounting or someone with 1-2 years experience in an accounting role looking to take on new skills and become a qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA). A interest in moving into the insurance market is desirable but not essential