Assistant Accountant

Fortegra; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant in London to accurately record transactions and prepare financial reports. The role supports the annual budgeting process and requires relevant accounting qualifications, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. The Accounts Assistant will ensure financial accuracy and help manage accounts receivables.

Qualifications

• Minimum Relevant Professional Accounting Qualifications.
• Proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage internal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting transactions are properly accounted for.
• Complete account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Support the Annual Budget Process and internal audits.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Education

AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA or equivalent part qualified

Tools

Oracle

Data visualisation

Job description

Fortegra is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all accounting transactions are accurately recorded and that reports are prepared, analyzed, and delivered in a timely manner. This role includes completing account reconciliations with precision and on schedule, as well as addressing financial data and analysis requests from both internal and external clients. In addition, the Accounts Assistant will support the Annual Budget Process and assist in data collation to meet internal and external audit requirements. The successful candidate will also monitor accounts receivables, help manage aged debt, and facilitate settlements. The role is essential to maintaining financial accuracy and providing excellent service to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Accounting Qualifications (AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA or equivalent part qualified).
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Desirable accounting packages (Oracle, data visualisation)
• Desirable Knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting issues
• High degree of tact and good judgment, especially with auditors and external parties
• Be a self-starter and show ability to meet deadlines and goals in a limited time frame.
• Ability to effectively deal with other company departments and external parties.
  
  

Primary Job Functions

• Ensure accounting transactions are properly accounted for, and reports are prepared, analysed and delivered on a timely basis,
• Ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
• Meeting internal and external client needs as they relate to financial data and analysis requests and enquiries on reported amounts.
• Support the Annual Budget Process
• Data collation & fulfilling internal and external audit requests.
• Responsible for monitoring accounts receivables and assisting with Age debt and settlements.
  
  

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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