About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our company's growth across its global operations.
As an Accounts Assistant, you will report to the Financial Controller and gain hands-on experience within an international organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the accounting function across 4 global entities, focusing on day-to-day activities for accounts receivable, cash allocation, accounts payable, staff expenses, and bank reconciliations.
* Manage 2 of the companies' accounts receivable entities within a multicurrency environment.
* Liaise with brokers to identify and allocate premium receipts on a daily basis.
* Review policy documentation and/or closing statements to reconcile outstanding debt positions as necessary.
* Follow up on overdue payments with brokers to ensure that outstanding balances are collected.
* Liaise with Underwriting Operations department to ensure accurate and timely update of the company's records.
* Process payment of return premiums.
* Generate regular reports on outstanding debts, including aging analysis, for review with underwriting teams and management.
* Manage accounts payable for operating expenses and utilities, including processing invoices, preparing payment runs, making payments to vendors, and reconciling accounts payable.
* Assist with expense reporting, reviewing employee expense claims on concur, verifying receipts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Reconcile bank statements for multiple bank accounts with internal records to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or errors.
* Manage email and electronic filing systems.
* Work with the finance team to issue financial and management reports as required for payable and receivables activities.
Person Specification & Qualification
* Minimum of 2-6 years prior accounting experience.
* Experience within insurance/financial services is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong accounts receivable experience is preferable.
* Relevant experience with payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations.
* Accounting Technician or relevant qualification advantageous but not essential.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to adapt to change.
* Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
* Bonus scheme.
* 10% pension contribution.
* Healthcare.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Study support for Accounting Technician if desired.
* Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office per week.
* Modern open plan office in a great city centre location.
* Easy access to bus, rail, and Luas routes.
* Strong work-life balance with a 35-hour week.