Assistant Insurance Accountant – Fully Remote Working

Company: Harrison Holgate
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this fully remote role, you will support accurate financial records and efficient claims and reinsurance operations within a forward-thinking insurance team. You will work closely with the finance function to process transactions, manage cash flows, and prepare essential financial reports that support day-to-day operations and compliance. You will contribute to claims processing, settlements, and broker/reinsurer liaison while expanding your expertise in insurance finance. This is an hands-on, detail-oriented position that values collaboration and timely delivery at scale. You will be part of a culture that prioritizes agility, growth, and cross-functional teamwork.

Pay / Benefits

  • Fully remote

Responsibilities

  • Claims Processing & Operations: process payments and recoveries, issue remittances, monitor performance and handle related queries
  • Cashbook & Banking: post and reconcile weekly bank transactions, manage GBP/USD accounts, produce monthly cash flow reports
  • Reinsurance & Broker Liaison: prepare quarterly reinsurer statements, track outstanding balances, respond to queries
  • Accruals, Prepayments & Expenses: post monthly journal entries, maintain schedules, allocate expenses
  • Financial Reporting & Record Keeping: support month-end close, update asset registers, prepare financial statements
  • Additional Tasks: assist with tax/compliance, respond to supplier inquiries, support ad hoc finance projects

Key requirements

  • AAT qualified/part-qualified, or working towards ACCA/ACA, or strong relevant experience
  • Experience in transactional or assistant accounting roles within financial services or insurance
  • Proficiency with cashbook management, bank reconciliations, and payment processing
  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of insurance expenses, claims processing, and broker/reinsurer relationships
  • attention to detail
  • proactive mindset
  • collaboration and teamwork
  • cashbook management
  • bank reconciliations
  • payment processing

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Posted: October 11th, 2026