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Job Title: Accounts Administrator Role Overview Spotlight jobs are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Junior Insurer Accounts & Company Accounts Administrator to support both insurer accounting functions and wider company finance operations for a leading insurance group. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate insurer bordereaux, timely reconciliations, disciplined credit control, and strong internal financial controls across the group. It is a developmental role with exposure to underwriting, brokerage and claims income streams. The ideal candidate will be methodical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced insurance environment. Key Responsibilities Insurer Accounts Support Assisting with preparation and reconciliation of insurer bordereaux (premium, commission and claims). Supporting monthly insurer statement reconciliations. Investigating and resolving insurer account discrepancies. Monitoring aged insurer debt and assisting with cash allocation. Liaising with insurers and internal underwriting/operations teams to resolve queries. Assisting with premium trust and client money reconciliations (where applicable). Supporting audit requests and insurer reporting requirements. Company-Wide Accounting Duties Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements. Assisting with sales ledger and credit control. Posting bank receipts and payments. Supporting bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation. Supporting VAT returns and statutory reporting preparation. Maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple entities (brokerage, MGA, claims, fleet where applicable). Assisting with year-end audit preparation. Skills & Experience Essential: Strong attention to detail. Numerate and comfortable working with financial data. Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups preferred). Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines. Professional communication skills. Desirable: Experience in insurance accounting or broker accounts. Understanding of bordereaux and insurer reconciliations. AAT qualified or studying (or willingness to study). Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, Acturis, Open GI or similar). Personal Attributes Structured and process-driven. Calm under pressure. Commercially aware. Willing to challenge discrepancies rather than simply process data. Strong team player with a proactive mindset. Development Opportunity This role offers progression into: Insurer Accounts Manager Assistant Management Accountant Finance Business Partner (Insurance) Exposure across underwriting, brokerage, claims and fleet operations provides a strong platform for career development within a growing insurance group.