Finance Assistant

Job Description

Join Ardonagh Specialty as a Finance Assistant, providing high-quality accounting support to internal and external customers. You will ensure compliance with financial regulations, support credit control, and maintain accurate financial records while working within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient accounting support, maintaining compliance with FCA Rules (CASS 5.4) and Financial Crime prevention.
• Manage credit control for customer and inter-company accounts.
• Verify supplier bank details and update beneficiary templates.
• Accurately enter invoices and staff expenses on Sun Systems.
• Perform regular payment runs and produce RBS Bankline payments when required.
• Reconcile and post bank statements, maintain accurate records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and post NST payments and receipts using Bank Systems and Global XB.
• Handle internal and external NST-related queries efficiently.
• Support the finance team in ensuring compliance and managing financial risks.
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Ardonagh Specialty’s values with professionalism and integrity.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum GCSE Grade B / Level 6 in Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Strong data input skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with Sun Systems.
• Understanding of FCA Rules and Financial Crime prevention.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Employer pension contribution of 10% (Employee provides 5%).
• Life Assurance (4x base salary) and Group Income Protection.
• Private Medical Insurance and access to wellbeing programs.
• Discounts at various retailers, gyms, and healthcare providers.
• Opportunities for career growth within The Ardonagh Group.
• A dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment.

Interview Process

1. Submit your application and CV.
2. Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team.
3. First-stage interview with the Hiring Manager and team (via Teams or in-person).
4. Second-stage interview (if required).

Application Information:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our Talent team know.