Accounts Assistant Birmingham, England
Job description
Job Summary:
Assist with the accurate, reliable, and timely preparation, posting and reporting of accounting information for the commercial operations of ERGO Versicherung AG, UK Branch (“UK Branch”), ERGO UK Specialty Limited (“Specialty”) and JRP Insurance Management Limited (“JRP”).
Support the Finance Lead and team to maintain robust company financial procedures and controls, enabling appropriate, accurate and timely analysis and reporting to management.
To operate according to established controls that enable ERGO and clients to treat customers fairly and keep the customers at the centre of ERGO's and clients' businesses.
To demonstrate a high work ethic and possess core knowledge and skills to support strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for the timely and accurate management and posting to the accounting system form transactions that form the financial statement.
· Accountable for posting of revenue, prepayments, accruals and fixed asset additions and disposals in the accounting systems.
· Maintenance of the fixed asset register in conjunction with the IT department.
· Accountable for posting and payment of customer and supplier invoices, helping to ensure that adequate controls are in place. Responsible for the subsequent clearing.
· Collate and post to the accounting system all staff expense forms and ensure that they are processed in line with agreed procedures and timescales.
· Oversight and booking of cash balances and upcoming payments to ensure sufficient liquidity and reconciliation of bank accounts.
· Assist with the delivery of all accounting requirements as directed by ERGO Dusseldorf.
· Assist with the financial audit requirements for the ERGO UK, Specialty and JRP as communicated by the external auditor.
· Provide the HR/Payroll provider with monthly payroll inputs received from the Remuneration Committee and answer payroll queries.
· Provide the HR/payroll provider with financial information for their reporting requirements with HMRC.
· Assist with any Ad hoc task requests from the Finance Lead and Head of Controlling.
· Identify risk within your area of responsibility and manage or escalate as appropriate with the aim of eliminating or minimising the risk to the business.
· Understand and meet all legal, regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the Management Accounts function of the Finance department.
· Work on ad hoc projects and prepare management information as requested by the Finance Lead.
· Carry out any tasks delegated by the Head of Controlling
Skills and Core Competencies
· Team player - Demonstrates flexibility and empathy and takes responsibility as required
· Delivering Results - Demonstrates commitment to the identified results, meets deadlines, is motivated and has a “can do” approach
· Regulatory & Compliance - Demonstrates an awareness of the regulatory environment and implements regulatory and compliance requirements as appropriate
· Proactivity & Initiative - Uses initiative, shares ideas and suggests improvements, constructively challenges the status quo
· Transparency - Operates in a fair, open manner, surfaces issues in a timely way
· Accuracy - Demonstrates diligence and attention to detail to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in tasks
· Company & Industry Awareness - Understanding and knowledge of the business and the market; awareness of financial issues and business priorities
· Interpersonal & Communication Skills - Builds effective relationships with stakeholders and communicates in a clear way. Listens and adapts style to particular situations, sensitive to individuals and circumstances
· Planning & Organising - Organises time and prioritises effectively to deliver within expected timeframes
· Customer Focus - Maintains professionalism, fair treatment and effective relationship management. Responds in a timely way demonstrating respect, tact and diplomacy
· Decision Making - Looks to solve problems in a constructive way, makes timely decisions, and develops results-focused action plan
Benefits Provided:
· Pension
· Medical Cover
· Life Insurance
· Leisure Allowance
· Season Ticket Loan
· Group Income Protection/EAP
· Group Life Insurance
· BUPA Health Assessment
· Childcare Vouchers
· Season Ticket Loan
Eye Test Voucher
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B3 2RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, B3 2RT
