Accounting Assistant – 12 Month FTC

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

Job summary

A prestigious company located in Ipswich is seeking an Accounting Assistant (FTC) to support financial and management reporting for managed portfolios. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, collaborating with international finance teams, and ensuring accurate financial reporting with a strong emphasis on detail and organization. Candidates should be part-qualified accountants with a background in financial reporting, ideally within insurance or reinsurance, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

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

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Background in financial reporting, ideally in insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Title:Accounting Assistant (FTC)
Location:Ipswich

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