Accounts Assistant

The Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Private medical insurance

Income protection

23–28 days annual leave (length of svc

Staff training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd in Truro is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a part-time basis (minimum 25 hours per week). The role sits within the Finance Team and involves handling payments, invoices and banking, with a salary from £26,000 to £28,000 depending on skills and experience.

Candidates should have prior accounts experience, strong attention to detail, and good MS Office skills. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in accounts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Flexible and solution-driven.
• GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Handle payment queries from internal teams and Members.
• Manage payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums.
• Make calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments.
• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.
• Handle and prepare banking all monies received in accordance with procedures.
• Perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Administrative skills

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Flexible

GCSE Maths 6+

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 6+)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

From £26,000-£28,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date

24/09/2026 09:00:00 AM

Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to work from our Truro office, as part of our Finance Team and in collaboration with other departments. Part-time hours (a minimum of 25 hours per week over a 5-day week) may be considered.

About The Role

• Managing payment queries from our internal teams and directly from our Members
• Managing and handling payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums
• Making calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments
• Processing invoices and setting up purchasing and claims payments
• Handle and prepare for banking all monies received in accordance with agreed company procedures
• Bank reconciliations

Skills and Experience

• Have previous experience working in Accounts
• Have strong attention to detail
• Have excellent customer service, administrative and organisational skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Be flexible and solution-driven
• Have GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above

Additional Information

Founded by a group of farmers in 1903 to provide cost effective insurance to the community, Cornish Mutual is now one of the leading South West insurance providers. As a mutual, we are a Member-owned business, run for the benefit of our Members (customers) - we don’t have shareholders. Our success is down to our people and our Members – both are at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer we offer a culture that is open and honest and we are supportive and collaborative, to empower individuals to deliver the best outcomes and develop in their careers. Our growth plans are ambitious, and we are looking for passionate people that can help us continue building relationships, supporting each other and that of our communities.

We value all our employees and offer a number of benefits including:

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover
• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to ‘buy’ an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
• Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
• Company events to support social wellbeing.

And many more!

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