Finance Accountant - 12 month FTC

Axa; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

We've an exciting opportunity for a proactive and self-motivated Finance Accountant to join us here at AXA Health, on a 12 month fixed term contract. Collaborating closely with teams across our Finance department, you'll be responsible for the development of new processes, reporting, and controls, to ensure an improved and accurate delivery of our audit.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at our Tunbridge Wells office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Working collaboratively across departments, including IT, to resolve issues or drive changes where necessary.
• Resolving outstanding reconciliation issues and documenting changes, clearly communicating if issues are identified and what the potential resolutions might be.
• Extracting, manipulating, and analysing large volumes of business and customer data.
• Streamlining and identifying improvements to our audit processes and implementing them, including embedding them back into the team.
• Communicating progress through regular reporting.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.

What you'll bring:

• Part qualified/qualified accountant, with strong relevant analytical experience. ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification would be desirable but not essential.
• Experience of reconciliations and working with large data sets.
• Knowledge and experience around the implementation of new processes and controls.
• Insurance accounting knowledge preferable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, paying close attention to detail.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills, with some knowledge around SAP.

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 UK, 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 annual salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private health cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

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, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [e-mail].

Who we are:

At AXA Health, we help our members be the best version of themselves by providing access to health and wellbeing support for mind and body. We're transforming our business by developing easy, efficient, digital experiences for our customers. We're a collective of specialists passionate about helping our members flourish, whether that's individuals and families, small businesses or huge corporates.

Salary

Up to £50,000 dependent on experience