Accounts Assistant

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions company, is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a diverse role in the Ledger Close team. This position focuses on maintaining financial records, supporting reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, offering a dynamic mix of operational duties and stakeholder communication.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer pension matching

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for internal and external engagement.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA; dynamic and inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and complete Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Support monthly reconciliation process and prepare journals for accounts.
• Contribute to process improvement focusing on efficiency and controls.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Double-entry bookkeeping

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards ACCA

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accounts Assistant

Date: 28 May 2025

Company: Royal London Group

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 6th June 2025

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the Ledger Close team within the wider FCP&R team (Financial Close Production and Reporting). The core remit of the role is to aid in the maintenance and reconciliation of the primary accounting ledgers, while supporting the delivery of team and departmental objectives.

The team's responsibilities are diverse, providing the successful candidate exposure to various accounting activities across parent company ledgers, with reporting duties across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. This offers a well-rounded development opportunity.

Initially, the role will focus on operational accounting processes, including reassurance arrangements, HMRC pension tax relief submissions, intercompany reconciliations, settlement production, and daily & month-end accounting processes and controls.

About the role

• Ensure accounting records are accurately maintained and all relevant Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed monthly, developing understanding of the main account drivers through analysis and investigation.
• Support the monthly reconciliation process, utilizing AutoRek and Rekognize, and provide supporting evidence for review.
• Prepare and process journals for monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts for the Life and Pension funds of the Mutual.
• Develop analysis to support review, maintenance, and accuracy of the ledgers.
• Communicate outcomes effectively to stakeholders, supporting Finance managers and developing SME knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement, focusing on controls, effectiveness, and efficiency.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong communication skills, confident in engaging with internal and external stakeholders both written and verbally.
• Approach work dynamically, with an inquisitive mindset, problem-solving skills, and the ability to articulate work methods to peers. Capable of working under tight deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Possess a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and experience in regular reconciliations.
• Have working knowledge of Oracle Fusion or similar systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Be AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA or equivalent; study support may be available after probation.

About Royal London

We are the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is to foster an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer pension matching, and private medical insurance. More details are available in Our Benefits.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging

We are an inclusive employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our diverse team brings a range of skills, perspectives, and experiences, which we recognize and respect.