Financial Accountant (Insurance) FTC

Wincanton PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company is seeking a Financial Accountant (Insurance) for a fixed-term contract until May 2026. This hybrid role involves leading audit preparations and ownership of insurance accounting. Qualified accountants with strong reconciliation skills and high proficiency in Excel are encouraged to apply. The company offers competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working to deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Be proactive and inquisitive.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Process improvements

High proficiency in Excel

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• A good understanding of insurance accounting concepts to manage the timing and treatment of transactions

Qualifications

• 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 we offer / Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits platform, onsite parking and more. Our people are at the core of our business and we provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be part of our values: Thoughtful, Aiming High and 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.