Assistant Accountant – Bank Reconciliation Team (hybrid working)

GB010 Marsh Corporate Services; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and strategy is seeking an Assistant Accountant for its hybrid team in Witham. The role involves producing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and collaborating with offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience and be part or fully AAT qualified, with opportunities for professional growth and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Career growth and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting practices and reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Creating and approving journals.
• Ensuring month-end and quarter-end deliverables.

Skills

Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Part or fully qualified AAT

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Bank Reconciliation Team (hybrid working), Witham

Client:

GB010 Marsh Corporate Services

Location:

Witham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9401e6278d34

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations team at Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC). This role will be based in Witham. It is a hybrid position requiring at least three days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Creating, reviewing, and approving journals.
• Carrying out exception reporting and checks before issuance, with timely investigation and resolution of issues.
• Ensuring all month-end and quarter-end deliverables are met.
• Communicating regularly with offshore counterparts, including senior management and treasury.
• Recording and monitoring new tasks through change control processes.
• Attending meetings and assisting with ad-hoc tasks, projects, and transitions in accounting operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Part or fully qualified AAT or equivalent academic background.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Experience in similar environments.
• Knowledge of banking reconciliations, double entry, and FX clearance.

Why join us:

• Opportunities for professional development and interesting work.
• Supportive leadership and an inclusive culture.
• Career growth, benefits, and rewards to support your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients across 130 countries. With over 85,000 colleagues and $23 billion in revenue, we help build confidence to thrive through diverse perspectives. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working with at least three days in-office per week.

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