Assistant Accountant

Transact; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative investment platform is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in their Isle of Man office. The role involves assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and taking ownership of the Accounts Payable function. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of accounting experience and strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive package including a discretionary bonus and excellent pension contributions, with the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Company discretionary bonus

Excellent pension contributions

AVIVA health insurance

Buying and selling of annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in processing invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Ability to support audit preparations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Take responsibility for the Accounts Payable function.
• Support the Accountant with quarterly and annual regulatory returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Isle of Man office as an Assistant Accountant. You will support the Accountant in the accurate and timely reporting of Corporate financial information and will take ownership for the Account Payable function. This varied role offers exposure to all areas of the accounting team and is ideal for someone with a positive attitude and a commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting the Accountant with the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Company.
• Taking responsibility for the Accounts Payable function (such as processing invoices, expenses and payments) and performing bank reconciliations for corporate and client bank accounts.
• Supporting the Accountant with the preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory returns to the FSA.
• Assisting with the preparation of Company financial information for interim and final audit.
• Liaising with banks on the rates and products they offer, and communicating this to the Board to assist their decision making when reviewing corporate assets.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be at least a part-qualified accountant with 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent attention to detail and an ability to prioritise your workload. Being part of a small but busy team, you must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business. You will be enthusiastic about the benefits that improved system functionality can bring and will be proactive in spotting areas for improvement.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, AVIVA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications.

The role is based in our Isle of Man office, working a minimum of three days a week in the office and two days a week from home.

About Us

IntegraLife International Ltd is a different kind of international life assurance company. From our base in the Isle of Man, we issue and administer offshore business for the Transact platform. Transact is the leading independent investment wrap platform in the UK. Established in 2000, we have over £62 billion of funds under direction (as at June 2024) on behalf of over 7,900 advisers and 234,000 investor clients. Our service includes an online platform, owned and built by us, and dedicated regional adviser support to help bring clients' assets and investments together in a smarter, more tax efficient way. We offer access to a wide range of tax wrappers (including offshore investment bonds, ISAs, and pensions) and funds which advisers use to build client investment portfolios. Portfolio valuations, purchases and sales are all supported via Transact Online which is available 24/7. Our parent company, IntegraFin Holdings plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.

Equal Opportunities

We provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensure that all of our staff respect and understand individual differences. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.