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    4. Assistant Accountant London 2024
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    We are looking to employ an Assistant Accountant to be based in London and to work with us on a Full time basis.

    If you’d like to work within an energetic, fun and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we’d love to hear from you.

    The role

    The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that operational cash requirement of the Syndicate group are met, efficiently and effectively within the restriction of the counterparty risk as set. They will be tasked to complete bank reconciliations and key Balance Sheet control accounts including Payroll are complete on time and to desired quality level.

    Responsibilities

    • Daily operation cash process, ensuring that the short term cash forecasting is completing with efficient allocation of liquid resources throughout the group.
    • Liaising with group treasury and investment teams on cash requirements.
    • Assisting with intercompany recharges and funding.
    • Bank reconciliations ensuring that these are completed monthly with appropriate supporting documentation.
    • Liaising with the banking providers to ensure that we receive an effective service
    • Assisting with processing monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner. Liaising with HR department to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
    • Assisting with payroll reconciliations ensuring that the control accounts are cleared with full support for open items.
    • Assisting in processing and ensure that ex pat recharges are made on time.
    • Assisting with the production of PSA returns from HMRC.
    • Ensure all processes are documented effectively.
    • Assist in other areas of the team where appropriate and any other ad-hoc task as assigned.
    • Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

    Key Skills & Experience

    • Cash Management experience
    • Previous Payroll experience desired
    • Able to work in a fast paced environment
    • Good communication skills
    • Good Excel skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Able to work independently and be a team player

    Qualifications

    • University Degree / or studying for an accounting professional qualification