Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man 

Closing date for applications:  7th March 2025 

The opportunity: 

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join our team. This position offers a chance to gain a wide range of experience within the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Team. Your responsibilities will include the preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts, and regulatory returns for internal review by the FAR management team. As our team aggregates and analyses data from various group companies, you will acquire comprehensive business knowledge and technical expertise in accounting for both insurance and non-insurance sectors. Additionally, you will assist other areas of finance and support business projects as required. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for multiple group companies. 

• Participate in the preparation of annual statutory accounts. 

• Help prepare quarterly regulatory returns. 

• Contribute to the compilation of monthly and quarterly IFRS information for submission to the Group Head Office. 

• Aid in the development of accurate and detailed financial analyses. 

• Collaborate with various departments and group functions. 

• Offer broader support to the finance department, including ongoing projects. 

• Prepare, review, and analyse variances on reconciliations. 

Your skills and experience: 

• Previous experience in a finance role is preferred but not mandatory. 

• Progress towards a relevant accounting qualification (such as CAT, AAT, or ACCA) is advantageous, though not essential 

• Supervisory experience is a plus, though not essential. 

• Proficient PC skills, including a solid understanding of MS Office. 

• Familiarity with SAP is desirable but not essential. 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities. 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a systematic work approach. 

• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines. 

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team. 

• Highly motivated with a proactive mindset. 

• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership of tasks. 

• Exceptional attention to detail. 

Who are we?  

We are Zurich International Life!   
  
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry. We believe in having a diverse mix of employees that reflects our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome.  We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community actively through the Zurich Community Trust.      

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 360 employees at this location. 
   
Why Zurich?  

Aside from our fantastic office space, which we demonstrate in our video, we have a great benefits and reward package.   
Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich:  
  
https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112 
  
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.