Accounts Assistant – Insurance

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a growing insurance business in a fully remote role. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across two associated businesses, covering transactional finance, claims payments, reconciliations and month-end reporting.

This is a varied, hands-on position requiring previous experience working within an insurance company and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cashbook management, bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoring.
• Preparing monthly journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining investment records and reconciling balances.
• Supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Assisting with financial reporting and ongoing improvements to finance processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous finance experience gained within an insurance company – essential.
• AAT qualified/part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong transactional accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Good Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous.
• An organised, proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role within an agile insurance business, offering the flexibility of working entirely from home.