Accounts Assistant - Insurance

IPSLeedsreedpublished 10/19/2026
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About the company

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a growing insurance business in a fully remote role. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across two associated businesses, covering transactional finance, claims payments, reconciliations and month-end reporting.

Your tasks

Key responsibilities include

  • Cashbook management, bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoring.
  • Preparing monthly journals, accruals and prepayments.
  • Maintaining investment records and reconciling balances.
  • Supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit preparation.
  • Assisting with financial reporting and ongoing improvements to finance processes.

Requirements

This is a varied, hands-on position requiring previous experience working within an insurance company and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

The successful candidate will have

  • Previous finance experience gained within an insurance company – essential.
  • AAT qualified/part-qualified or qualified by experience.
  • Strong transactional accounting and reconciliation skills.
  • Good Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous.
  • An organised, proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role within an agile insurance business, offering the flexibility of working entirely from home.