account representative Douglas, Scotland
Zurich Insurance
Full Time
Douglas, Scotland
22523 - 19426 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Location: Isle of Man
Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2023
The opportunity:
We are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant. In this role you will gain diverse experience, primarily within the Financial Reporting Team, assisting in the preparation of the management accounts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns. As our Team collates and analyses figures from across various group companies, it allows the individual to gain business wide knowledge as well as technical experience in accounting for insurance and non insurance companies. In addition, we provide support to other areas of finance and business projects as needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for a number of Group Companies.
- Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
- Assist in the completion of monthly IFRS information for submission to Group Head Office.
- Lend SAP support for our Isle of Man based users.
- More widely support the finance department, including current projects.
- Preparing, reviewing and investigating variances on reconciliations.
Your skills and experience:
- Experience within a finance role is preferable.
- Working towards a relevant accounting qualification (CAT, AAT or ACCA) would be an advantage, but is not essential.
- Good PC skills including working knowledge of MS Office.
- Previous experience with SAP is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to prioritise tasks and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
Who are we?
We are Zurich International Life!
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world. Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry.
We believe in having a diverse mix of employees that reflects our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome. We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community actively through the Zurich Community Trust.
This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 300 employees at this location.
Why Zurich?
Aside from our fantastic office space, which we demonstrate in our video, we have a great benefits and reward package; here are just a few of the things that could be yours!
- 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 days paid volunteering and buy and sell options
- 12% non-contributory pensions scheme
- Private medical cover
- Life cover
- Career development opportunities in the Isle of Man and wider Zurich business
- Talent Programmes to accelerate career paths
- Free car parking
- Flexible working
- Free monthly exercise classes
- Free fruit on a weekly basis
Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich:
https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112
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