Accounts Assistant

£25,000 - £28,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: 29/12/2025 09:00:00 AM

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to work from our Truro office, as part of our Finance Team and in collaboration with other departments. Part‑time hours (a minimum of 25 hours per week over a 5‑day week) may be considered.

Please note, applications will not be processed until after the 29th of December 2025.

• Previous experience working in Accounts
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service, administrative and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Flexibility and a solution‑driven approach to work
• GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above

• Managing payment queries from our internal teams and directly from our Members
• Managing and handling payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums
• Making calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments
• Processing invoices and setting up purchasing and claims payments
• Handling and preparing for banking all monies received, in accordance with agreed company procedures
• Carrying out bank reconciliations

Founded by a group of farmers in 1903 to provide cost effective insurance to the community, Cornish Mutual is now one of the leading South West insurance providers. As a mutual, we are a Member‑owned business, run for the benefit of our Members (customers) – we don’t have shareholders. Our success is down to our people and our Members – both are at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer we offer a culture that is open and honest and we are supportive and collaborative, to empower individuals to deliver the best outcomes and develop in their careers. Our growth plans are ambitious, and we are looking for passionate people that can help us continue building relationships, supporting each other and that of our communities.

• 35‑hour week, supporting a great work life balance
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover
• 24 days’ holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to 'buy' an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
• Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
• Company events to support social wellbeing.

And many more!

Please write to us detailing how your skills and experience match what we are searching for and why you have chosen to apply for this role.

We fill our vacancies as soon as we find people who fit our culture and meet the skills requirements. This means that whilst we may advertise with a closing date, we may offer the role to someone before that date, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

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