OJob Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Acumen Claims Ltd – NG15 0DT, Hybrid
Department: Accounts
Reports To: Head of Accounts
Employment Type: Full-time
About Acumen Claims Ltd
Acumen Claims Ltd is a professional claims management business committed to delivering exceptional service to clients while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and support the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end procedures. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase invoices, supplier payments.
- Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Allocate customer receipts and maintain accurate debtor records.
- Monthly reconciliation of insurer client accounts.
- Assist with credit control and monitor outstanding balances.
- Review and collate monthly employee mileage and expenses information for payroll run.
- Maintain accurate accounting records within the company's accounting system.
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
- Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers regarding finance-related matters.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
- Assist with audits and provide documentation as required.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT).
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience using accounting software (such as Sage50, Eque2, Salesforce).
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
Desirable
- Experience within the insurance, claims management, or professional services sector.
- Previous involvement in implementing a new accounting system would be advantageous
Personal Attributes
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Customer-focused approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Up to £27k dependent on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance cover.
- Cash plan giving discounts on a range of healthcare costs.
- Annual leave entitlement (25 days) plus bank holidays.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Hybrid work
Acumen Claims Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- This is a hybrid role and you must be able to travel to Nottinghamshire for team meetings etc.
- Are you AAT qualified or working towards AAT? If not please do not apply.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG15 0DT
