Finance Assistant

Nigel Wright is recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join an expanding business within the Insurance sector. 

Finance Assistant
Permanent
£25-30,000 (dependant on experience)
Based in Leeds (hybrid working)
Full Time Hours

• Efficiently handle the receipt and processing of third-party finance claims.
• Manage the reporting and payment of premium and claims.
• Oversee and manage the liquidity of claims floats provided by insurers and third parties, including associated reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile all insurer-related balances, ensuring the integrity of insurer trust accounts and IBA reconciliations.
• Uphold IBA liquidity across the Group in line with insurer TOBA’s, conducting weekly cash sweeps.
• Take ownership of the insurance balance sheet for entities across the group.
• Support the Financial Controller in ensuring compliance with CASS and insurer risk transfer requirements.
• Liaise with external insurer contacts and internal functions to resolve reconciliation queries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and automate processes.
• Provide ad hoc analysis
• Enhance accounting practices and internal control processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning  capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Development Opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Free parking for office working days
• Competitive salary