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Assistant Accountant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance, Strategic Planning & Corporate Services team based in either Leeds or London!

From completing monthly balance sheets reconciliations and preparing statutory returns, to conducting regular control checks for key systems, you will play an active role in providing comprehensive and efficient support across various aspects of day-to-day finance.

This role sits under MPS’ ‘Hybrid Persona’ meaning there will be a blend of home and office-based working, to suit you and the needs of the business. This is typically 1-2 days per week on-site at our Leeds office.

We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, including those who may benefit from flexible working.

Role Responsibility

  • Support the delivery of the Finance strategy to plan, cost and quality
  • Support the monthly and annual financial accounting processes (Accounts Integrity, Fixed Assets, Tax, month end and year end processing)
  • Manage all financial accounting transactions and tasks requested by the Finance division in accordance with policy and ensure those which incur costs comply with all financial controls
  • Monitor emerging finance risks and issues arising from business activities
  • Support the production of the various parts of the MPS budget as required.

The Ideal Candidate

  • AAT qualification or working towards (or similar)
  • Experience of working in a similar role as part of a finance team is essential
  • Significant previous experience of production of reconciliations including identifying and resolving the resulting queries
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills.

Package Description

  • A competitive salary, as stated above
  • Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous matched pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays and an option to buy/sell an additional 5 days
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Healthcare cash plan 6
  • x salary death in service
  • A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered private GP
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers.

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society

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