Accounts Assistant

About us

Headquartered in London, we operate internationally and at Lloyd's. With a global team of over 1000 people and 10 international offices, we're able to advise from Brussels to Bermuda. As an independent (re)insurance broking firm we work with intermediaries, direct insureds and reinsureds. For over 120 years we've been industry leaders in a variety of specialist areas.

Working Here

A career with us means the freedom to flourish. Whether you're beginning your journey or ready to make your next move you'll find a team of talented, inspirational people who care about their work and each other.

What really sets us apart is our people. We're a diverse range of passionate advocates for doing things differently. We work together as one team, and our aim is always the outcome that will benefit everyone.

What you'll do

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at AHJ- Miller. The main purpose of this role is to support the finance function by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position is also responsible for maintaining financial records, assisting with reconciliations, and providing administrative support to the finance team.

AHJ Miller offers tailored reinsurance solutions, leveraging expertise in treaty placement and facultative reinsurance, along with Miller's capital advisory and other specialty services. Its coverage spans sectors such as property, casualty, marine, energy, accident and health, renewable energy, professional and financial risks, healthcare, cargo, sports, entertainment, and more.

Role Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger Functions

• Input of purchase invoices onto Sun Accounts
• Preparation and distribution connected with payments
• Filing of invoices
• Preparing debtor invoices and expenses to be reimbursed to clients
• Liaison with managers and brokers in respect of their expenses
• Responsible for incoming receipts on Sun
• Maintaining company expense system
• Distribution of Currency Trip funds

Accounting Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly trial balances
• Distribution & processing of monthly credit card statements
• Postings to accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Cover for Brokerage reporting
• Cover for VAT returns
• Support with preparation of Budgets
• Cashflow reporting

*With a view to learning to cover the role once fully integrated*

Treasury and Cashiering Functions

• Monitoring and control of all bank balances including detailed cash reconciliations
• NatWest Bankline system - reports and transfers
• Barclays systems for bank reports
• Bank reconciliations for all Accounts
• Foreign Currency Accounts
• Monitoring sterling and currency expense account ensuring it is adequately funded
• Roanoke cashiering function
• Transfer brokerage from client money to expense accountsPosting Deposits/Interest and Bank Charges to ledger
• IBA payments, checking and inputting
• Inland payments
• Session lists - unallocated cash receipts
• Administration with B4B

Knowledge and Skills

Internal knowledge and skill

• Company accounting and payment procedures
• Company banking procedures
• Compliance policies and procedures, particularly;
• Anti-money laundering
• Financial crime

Technical knowledge

• AAT or similar qualification
• CASS rules

Business Skills

• Numeracy
• Knowledge of Sun Systems, B4B and Vision
• Excel
• Effective at prioritising tasks and multi-tasking
• Organised, meticulous and accurate

At Miller, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

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