Vacancy Name Accounts Assistant
Vacancy No VN071
Employment Type Permanent - Full time
Division TRC
Area Finance
Regulated Role N/A
Line Manager Responsibilities No
Location London
Workplace Hybrid
About the Role
The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of Tindall Riley & Co. The role will involve maintaining accurate accounts and assisting in the preparation of financial information for board packs and year-end audits. This role requires collaboration within the finance team to deliver key financial reports and processes while managing individual responsibilities for specific accounting functions.
This role will report to the Head of Finance (TRC), working as part of a team of three within a broader finance department.
Your Responsibilities
Team Contributions:
* Producing quarterly management accounts.
* Completing quarter-end journal processing and reviewing key balance sheet accounts.
* Budget data input and variance analysis.
* Liaising with external and internal auditors to provide required information.
Individual Responsibilities:
* Balance sheet reconciliations of key debtors and creditors accounts.
* Maintaining the prepayments and accruals schedules.
* P&L variance analysis.
* Maintaining intercompany control accounts and managing cross-charging.
* Processing month-end tasks, bank reconciliations, and Oracle postings.
* Preparing and executing bank payments.
* Accounts payable - maintaining the purchase ledger and processing purchase invoices.
* Conducting professional fees analysis.
* Managing and maintaining loan accounts (e.g., season tickets, cycle-to-work schemes, salary advances, benefits).
* Processing and reconciling SAP Concur transactions (credit cards and payroll reimbursements).
The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
About You
Knowledge/Experience:
* 1+ years of experience in an accounting/finance role.
* Prior exposure to accounting processes and familiarity with financial practices.
Qualifications/Education:
* Qualification and/or formal study in Accounting or Finance (e.g., AAT Level 2/3, or a related degree).
* Currently studying or planning to continue studies towards ACCA, AAT, or an equivalent qualification.
Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
* Experience with accounting software, particularly Oracle (desirable).
Competencies:
* Effective communication skills—able to convey key points clearly and succinctly.
* Strong customer focus—delivers on internal/external stakeholder needs.
* Problem-solving capabilities with a logical and timely approach.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines.
* Reliability and punctuality with the ability to build credibility quickly.
* Collaborative team player, willing to assist colleagues as necessary.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently under pressure.
About Us
Tindall Riley manages three insurance businesses. The Britannia Group (Britannia P&I), a mutual club that provides protection and indemnity (‘P&I’) insurance and freight, demurrage and defence (‘FD&D’) cover to shipowners and charterers around the world. The Griffin Insurance Association Limited (Griffin), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to broking firms and MGAs around the world. The Wren Insurance Association Limited (Wren), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to architectural practices operating in the UK and overseas. Today, we employ over 300 people globally across 9 offices and have a shared commitment to providing exceptional insurance services for our Members worldwide.
We can offer you a competitive salary and a varied benefits package. We have a hybrid working policy, three days from the office and two days remotely. We are proud of our friendly workplace culture, where we offer ample opportunities to socialise and prioritise wellbeing.
We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Tindall Riley. To find out more visit our websites: tindallriley.co.uk, britanniapandi.com, griffin-insurance.co.uk, wrenmutual.co.uk.
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