Accounts Assistant

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Fakenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to maintain financial data integrity and facilitate transactions between clients and insurance partners. The role offers both full-time and part-time options in a dynamic insurance environment. Candidates should have experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and ideally some familiarity with insurance software. Benefits include support for professional qualifications, a competitive pension scheme, and a friendly office environment.

Benefits

Support for professional qualifications (AAT or CII)

Friendly professional office with free on-site parking

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Regular team social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role (Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper) is essential.
• Highly desirable to have insurance industry experience.
• Ability to handle high volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular reconciliations of insurer statements against internal systems.
• Monitor aged debt and ensure timely premium collection.
• Prepare and process BACS payments for settlements and refunds.
• Investigate discrepancies in premium amounts or IPT calculations.
• Daily posting of cash receipts and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Methodical approach

Education

Previous experience in a finance role

Insurance industry experience

Tools

Acturis insurance software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Insurance Brokerage

Location: Fakensham Norfolk

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Working Pattern: Full-time or Part time options available - Flexible Hours

The Role

Are you a detail‑oriented finance professional looking to grow within a dynamic insurance environment? We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our established North Leeds team. This is a critical role focused on maintaining the integrity of our financial data and ensuring smooth transactions between our clients and insurance partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurer Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of insurer statements against our internal back‑office systems.
• Credit Control: Monitor aged debt and liaise with account handlers to ensure timely premium collection.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process BACS payments for insurer settlements and client refunds.
• Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in premium amounts, commissions, or tax (IPT) calculations.
• Banking: Daily posting of cash receipts and bank statement reconciliation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a "can-do" attitude and a high level of numerical accuracy.

• Experience: Previous experience in a finance role (Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper) is essential. Insurance industry experience is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills ( and the ability to handle high volumes of data.
• Systems: Familiarity with insurance software Acturis is a major plus.
• Traits: Methodical, organized, and capable of working to month‑end deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Growth: Support for professional qualifications (AAT or CII).
• Environment: Friendly, professional office with free on‑site parking.
• Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and regular team social events.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounts career in a thriving Fakenham business, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your reconciliation experience.