Assistant Financial Accountant

ARAG; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAG is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Financial Accountant to join their vibrant Finance Department in Bristol. The role involves supporting month-end processes, performing reconciliations, and contributing to audits. With opportunities for professional development and an attractive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for those with relevant academic qualifications and experience in accounting.

Benefits

26 days holiday with option to buy 5 extra days

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Group Income Protection

Employee discounts hub

Wellbeing programme with eye tests

Qualifications

• Proactive and curious approach to finding solutions.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Willingness to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting through journal postings.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Assist with external audits and respond to queries.

Skills

MS Excel

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Degree in relevant subject

AAT Level 4

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our fast-paced and friendly Finance Department on a permanent basis. This role would suit a candidate with a relevant degree or AAT level 4, plus experience already gained in a similar role.

Your key responsibilities will include supporting the close of the month-end accounting through the posting of journals, performing balance sheet reconciliations and other financial control activities. You will also play a key role in supporting the external interim and annual audits. You'll will work together with finance colleagues, as well as colleagues from other departments, and provide a flexible approach when responding to queries from external and internal customers.

ARAG offers support of the successful candidate's professional training as well as ongoing training and support within the role.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with strong MS Excel skills. You will have a keen eye for detail, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and you'll be naturally proactive and curious when it comes to finding solutions.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Degree in relevant subject or AAT Level 4
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of SAP would be advantageous

Working as part of a highly experienced and supportive Finance Department, we will provide support and coaching for those who are keen to develop their skills and experience.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

• 26 days holiday with the ability to buy 5 extra days

• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• Health cash Plan
• European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

About The Company

ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It's our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have always been aware that it's the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we're committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.

We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.