We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will work a minimum of 30 hours per week, with Monday and Friday being essential working days.
This role involves performing daily and weekly administrative tasks, providing support to the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with financial reporting and audits.
Responsibilities:
* Perform administrative and accounting tasks using Excel, Word, and accounting software, including data entry, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial documents.
* Conduct three-way client bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Perform client money calculations to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Issue cheques for policyholder refunds with complete and accurate documentation.
* Process paperwork for urgent and BACS refunds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Compile and send daily business statistics to support decision-making.
* Process daily refunds via the broker system, ensuring compliance.
* Assist in preparing financial reports such as balance sheets.
* Maintain accurate digital and physical financial records.
* Support audits and month-end closing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
* Numeracy skills at a good level.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience in the insurance or brokerage industry.
* Familiarity with OpenGI broker system and other accounting software.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 2 years, and 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Pension scheme: 5% employee, 6% employer.
* Flexible working options, including less than full-time hours and flexi-time.
* Healthcare Cash Plan, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, retailer discounts, wellbeing app, enhanced parental leave, and more.
About Somerset Bridge Group: Somerset Bridge Group is dedicated to delivering fair products and innovative services in the insurance industry, focusing on underwriting, broking, and claims handling. We are committed to values, culture, and customer service excellence, recognized by industry awards and a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that fosters creative thinking and personal development.
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