Accounting Assistant

This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we are hiring a Accounting Assistant to help us continue this success. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will create active relationships within the finance team and across the wider company. You ll perform regular finance tasks to support reporting and will take on tasks from the finance team on a planned and ad-hoc basis You role will include: - Support with accounting including preparation of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and management accounts - Prepare and assist with the production of regular and ad-hic financial and management information reports - Be responsible for the reconciliation of accounts related to the General Ledger - Assist with the preparation of regulatory returns - Assist with the preparation of information for responses to external audit - Support ad-hoc accounting projects as requested, All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

If you re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work collaboratively with others and are looking to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience. To be successful as our Accounting Assistant, you ll be part-qualified (Acca or AAT) or qualified by experience with experience in an accounting role, ideally within the financial services sector. You will hold a minimum of Grade 7 (A) in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) and ideally hold A Level Mathematics. - You have a working understanding of UK GAAP accounting principles and relevant standards - You re able to analyse financial data and prepare relevant reports - You re proficient across MS Office with a minimum of intermediate MS Excel skill - You have the ability to work to deadlines, managing and prioritising your workloads effectively - You pay attention to detail, maintaining a high standard of accuracy in your work.

Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing.

You ll be part of a collaborative team with regular face to face engagement. You ll support the finance team to deliver regular reporting, with opportunities to further develop your skills and experience.

• Competitive salary of £29,000 to £35,500 dependent on experience
• A workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid working, with regular collaborative days in our Leatherhead office
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata)
• Private health and dental cover
• Support and investment in your personal development
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders