Accounts Assistant - Bristol, United Kingdom - CKB Recruitment

CKB Recruitment

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for a successful insurance broking group that has a deserved reputation for offering a first-class service and provides a great place to work for those who wish to progress their career in an owner led business.

It's an exciting time to be joining them, as they have lots going on, and big plans for the future

They are now keen to add an Accounts Assistant, to their Bristol office.

You will be working in their busy accounts team, dealing with reconciling debt, supplier statements, settling insurer accounts and dealing with the purchase and sales ledger.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be Internet and PC proficient with MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills, and experience working with accounting packages if possible.

(Sage payroll would be advantageous) and at least 4 years accountsexperience (ideally within the insurance or financial services industries)

You will also need the following:

Competencies needed.
Effective communication skills
Ability to prioritise daily workload
Commitment to and enthusiasm for client service and delivery within an account's environment
Possess flexibility and adaptability to manage changing work requirements and varying volumes of work
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively within the accounts team, organisation and outside agencies
Ability to manage multiple accounts tasks simultaneously, solve problems and manage and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work
Possess a personal presentation that reflects a professional image and the values of the organisation

**The Main tasks of the job will be: - **- Providing direct assistance to the Head of Group Finance

Handling and distributing finance information and queries on behalf of the accounts department for both client and office matters
Review and reconcile incoming funds from all sources and update records for client accounts
Receive and reconcile insurer statements
Prepare payment runs for client accounts
Prepare and reconcile company commission and fees
Debtor chasing and reconciliations
Dealing with client queries
Supporting, actioning, and maintaining client and insurer records
Actioning queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ad hoc duties as requested

Salary on offer is £25-30k depending on experience

Office Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, however they offer flexi time, so you can work 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am to 6pm to suit.

They also offer a hybrid working environment, with staff able to work from home up to 40 days a year.

They also offer:

25 days paid annual leave + Bank Holidays
Death in Service (3 x Salary)
Regular Company parties (previous ones include boat parties, masquerade balls)
Free eye test and contribution towards glasses
Employee Assistance Programme, with access to an Online GP for you and your family to use
Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Kieran Boyle at CKB Recruitment.