Financial Accountant - #151142

Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? AXA Partners UK & Ireland is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team based in Redhill. If you embrace change, have a solid grasp of financial accounting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You'll Be Doing

Bank Reconciliations: Prepare and complete bank reconciliations for our Home and Motor business lines and assist in clearing any unreconciled items

Support Audits and Statutory Accounts: Help gather audit evidence and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process for our UK and Ireland entities

Tax Matters: Review VAT-related topics and assist with the annual corporation tax return for multiple entities while supporting ad hoc tax queries

Promote Change: Identify weaknesses in current processes and recommend solutions to improve efficiency within the finance function

Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with various stakeholders across the business to support financial activities, including data collection for month-end reviews

What You'll Bring

• A desire to learn and grow in the finance sector
• Previous experience in collating audit evidence or coordinating audit tasks is a plus
• Familiarity with VAT and company tax reporting is desirable but not essential
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills will help you manage and analyze large datasets effectively
• You have a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• You work well in a team and maintain a positive attitude
  
  

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What We Offer

At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working with three days per week onsite
• 22 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week)
• Retail Discounts
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Discounted Home Insurance
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Dr@Hand
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Thrive (free mental health app)
• Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars
  
  

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - [email protected]

Who We Are

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)