Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Leeds, LS19 7ZA - office based

12 month fixed term contract

5 days per week, 9am - 5pm

Salary - £23k to £27k depending on experience

Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the financial sector at one of the worlds largest insurance brokers. With an aim of becoming the UKs Largest independent insurance broker and a plan to grow the business organically, you can be sure that you are part of a company and culture that's dynamic & forward thinking.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager you will provide effective administrative assistance & back up support to the Accounts Team.

The position provides exposure to a broad range of accounting administrative activities. The primary objective will be to provide support to the Accounts team to enable the company to achieve its goals and ensure cashflow targets are met.

About You:

We want our people to work hard, play hard, and have a lot of fun along the way. You will be curious to learn and personally develop your career to be the best version of you.

With a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, you will be driven to succeed and work as part of a team. We want people to own it. We celebrate success together and learn as a team from our mistakes.

Job purpose:

Working closely with your account's colleagues and the existing business team you will have a varied range of duties.

What kind of work you will do most days

• Cashiering
• Credit control
• Aged debtors
• Refunding return premiums to our clients
• Resolving client & insurer queries with input from the brokers/execs.
• Reconciling & paying Insurers
• Setting up finance
• Finance arrears
• Handling and responding to requests quickly, efficiently, and accurately
• Assist with debiting queries

Why join us?

We've got a fast-paced environment but with a distinctly friendly and informal feel around our offices. We know that you can do great work without the suits. We believe in making a difference, teamwork and putting the customer first in everything that we do.

With perks, progression, learning and wellbeing initiatives all built into our business, we care about making sure you're as happy in work, as you are out of it.

Total Reward Benefits Summary

• UK Healthcare Cash plan scheme
• Access to multiple on-site wellbeing activities including free health checks, blood tests, physio and therapeutic massage
• Group Pension
• Death in service 3x salary
• Free Parking

Ideal candidate

• Ideally 2 years working in an accounts/ finance environment (not a must)
• Trainable with a passion to learn.
• Keen interest in accounts and Finance
• Good problem-solving skills
• Team player, punctual, flexible
• A team player who works well with others

Interested? Please apply with your updated CV.

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