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Accounts assistant

Southend-on-Sea
Permanent
Office Angels
Accounts assistant
Posted: 11h ago
Offer description

Title: Accounts Assistant


Location: Southend (Hybrid)


Salary: £30, - £35,


Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00



Benefits



1. 25 days holiday with the option to buy and sell

2. Hybrid working arrangements

3. Twice-yearly reviews to support your professional development

4. Health insurance

5. Death in service

6. Study support

7. Quarterly team events to foster a positive and collaborative environment




The company


A well-established insurance organisation in Southend is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic and close-knit team. This respected firm, known for its high standards of client service, is offering an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience in an accounts-based role who is ready to take on a new challenge. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management accounts team while also handling a range of IBA-related responsibilities. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing a variety of tasks throughout the day. Reporting directly to the Accounts Manager, you will be entrusted with a broad scope of duties that contribute to the smooth financial operations of the business.



Duties



8. Matching and allocating incoming cash transactions

9. Executing payment runs via the IBA system

10. Generating weekly IBA reports covering aged receivables, funding status, and unapplied cash balances

11. Compiling account statements for underwriters, clients, and external parties

12. Following up on unpaid premiums, requesting receipt breakdowns, and applying payments to relevant entries

13. Organising and archiving key financial documents including bank statements, remittance notices, and correspondence

14. Reconciling office bank accounts

15. Handling employee expense claims and reconciling corporate credit card activity

16. Submitting weekly BDX reports for the UK marketing team

17. Tracking and reviewing overdue balances

18. Preparing monthly reports on budget variances

19. Supporting the management accountant with end-of-month financial reviews




The ideal candidate



20. Strong numerical and literacy skills

21. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

22. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

23. Responsible and professional attitude, with a high level of integrity

24. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

25. AAT qualification or working towards (or equivalent accounting certification)

26. High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting

27. Experience in the insurance or financial services sector (preferred)

28. Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential financial information

29. Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures


Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.



Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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