Assistant Management Accountant

Your new company
This organisation is a rapidly growing, technology-driven business operating at the intersection of insurance and advanced data analytics. With a strong focus on innovation, they are reshaping how complex risks are assessed, modelled, and managed across global markets. Backed by a highly experienced leadership team, the business combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge modelling techniques to deliver sophisticated risk solutions. Their approach is collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking, enabling them to stay ahead in a highly competitive and evolving sector.

Your new role
Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across multiple entities. This is a varied role offering exposure across management accounts, reporting, and transactional finance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting month-end processes, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
• Managing the finance inbox and supporting day-to-day finance queries
• Processing purchase invoices, payments, and maintaining accurate records
• Reconciling ledgers, cashbooks, and trial balances
• Supporting credit control processes and monitoring aged balances
• Assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow reporting
• Supporting year-end processes, external audit, and financial reporting
• Contributing to VAT, corporation tax, and regulatory reporting
• Ad hoc finance support as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 3 years' accounting experience within an insurance firm (desirable)
• Part-qualified (ACCA/AAT or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with finance systems (e.g. Xero) beneficial but not essential
• Proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a broad, varied finance role across multiple entities
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders
• Clear scope for development and progression

What you need to do now
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