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My First Insurance is a fast-growing, customer-first insurance provider focused on delivering accessible and affordable motor insurance for young drivers and first-time policyholders. We’re redefining the insurance experience through innovation, transparency, and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs.

Having been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK, we’re looking for a Junior Finance Assistant.

Due to the office being on a rural farm location you do need to be a car driver.

The Junior Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, ensuring transactional accuracy, and assisting with financial reporting. You will help maintain robust financial records, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to the overall financial integrity of the business as it continues to scale.

This role is ideally suited to someone who is eager to learn, proactive in their approach, and motivated to work towards professional accounting qualifications.

Key Skills & Experience

• Early-stage accounting experience (e.g. internship, placement year, or 1–2 years in a finance role)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using financial systems
• Good understanding of core accounting principles
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expenses, payments, refunds, and receipts accurately and on time
• Assist with reconciliations across accounts payable and receivable
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies
• Support month-end close and prepare documentation for audits
• Assist in producing management accounts and financial summaries
• Prepare basic financial reports, variance analysis, and support budgeting/forecasting
• Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and financial models
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, HMRC)
• Support strong financial controls and documentation of processes
• Use financial systems to manage and extract data
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support automation initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and respond to finance queries
• Represent the Finance function professionally across the business

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Career Growth: Loads of opportunities to move up the ladder and develop your skills.
• Fun Work Environment: Work with an energetic team in a modern farm style office with a great vibe.
• Awesome Perks: Access to a company gym, team socials, and exciting incentives
• Due to our HQ being on a farm location you must be a car driver to access the office on a daily basis!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chertsey KT16 0AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person