Financial Accountant (Insurance) FTC

Wincanton; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Chippenham is seeking a Financial Accountant (Insurance) for a fixed-term contract until May 2026. This hybrid role requires onsite work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, focusing on insurance accounting, audit preparation, and enhancing financial processes. Candidates should be a qualified accountant or QBE with strong reconciliation skills and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include generous holidays and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Online discount platform

Onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Lead and streamline external audit preparation and documentation.
• Act as primary liaison for audit evidence gathering.
• Take full ownership of insurance accounting.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
• Develop SOPs and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Understanding of insurance accounting concepts

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE

Experience of working to deadlines

Excellent reconciliation skills

Ability to identify process improvements

Keen eye for detail and financial controls

High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and formulas

Flexible response to customer requests

Proactive and inquisitive

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Financial Accountant (Insurance) to join us for an FTC until the end of May 2026. The Finance Shared Services Centre is a fast moving, customer focused team, providing a range of professional services to support the Wincanton business and its customers.

The role is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and can be flexible with start and finish times.

How will you contribute?

• Lead and streamline external audit preparation and documentation
• Act as primary liaison with site teams for audit evidence gathering
• Take full ownership of insurance accounting, improving accuracy and accountability
• Responsibility for the insurance balance sheets- ensuring that reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and reconciling items are actioned on a timely basis via Blackline.
• Develop SOPs
• Identify areas for continued improvement and create a controls environment in line with the accounting controls framework to mitigate the risk of material error or misstatement.
• Ensure prompt escalation of issues.
• Provide cover for team members.
• Other accounting duties and projects as required to support the Financial Shared Services Centre.

What will you bring?

• A good understanding of insurance accounting concepts to manage the timing and treatment of transactions.
• A Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE
• Experience of working to deadlines.
• Excellent reconciliation skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements that deliver quality / efficiency benefits.
• A keen eye for detail and financial controls.
• Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.
• Must be flexible and respond positively and accurately to internal and external customer requests.
• High proficiency in excel including pivot tables and formulas.
• Be proactive, inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance and a commitment to continuous improvement

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce