Assistant Insurance Accountant – Fully Remote Working

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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