Account Assistant

Davies Talent Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support financial reporting and regulatory submissions. The role involves collaboration with international finance teams and requires a part-qualified accountant. Attractive benefits include performance-based bonuses and work-from-home allowances.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus Scheme

Contributory Personal Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)

Annual Season Ticket Loans

Employee Share Plan

Work from Home Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting preferred, ideally in insurance or reinsurance.
• Detail-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Support internal reporting and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Purpose of the Role: Support financial and management reporting, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions for managed portfolios. Provide accounting support to international finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process revenue and expense entries
• Support internal reporting and audits
• Collaborate with international teams and external auditors

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience
• Background in financial reporting, ideally in insurance or reinsurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Detail-oriented with good organisational skills
• Effective communicator and team player

Why Apply?

• Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Personal Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
• Annual Season Ticket Loans
• Employee Share Plan
• Work from Home Allowance