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Finance Assistant

On-site in BOURNEMOUTH·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

AXA

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Overview

Skills

The role

About AXA

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it.

Job overview

We're seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support our financial processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across key activities. You'll play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity, processing premiums and refunds and providing essential administrative support to the finance team.

Key responsibilities

  • Reconciling collection files with bank accounts to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manually posting BACS premiums into the financial system with correct allocation and documentation.
  • Handling and processing BACS and cheque refunds promptly, maintaining proper records.
  • Managing incoming BACS collection files and ensuring timely updates and processing.
  • Providing ad hoc finance administration, including data entry, reporting, and filing.
  • Monitoring and responding to queries via the team inbox, ensuring swift resolution.

Work arrangements

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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Your skills & experience

  • Previous experience in finance, reconciliation, or payment processing preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines efficiently.
  • A proactive approach with a keen eye for process improvement.

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

How to apply

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Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews8–12 weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Talk with recruiter

    With a recruiter

    An initial conversation with a recruiter.

  3. Interview

    With hiring manager and key stakeholders

    Meet the hiring manager and the key stakeholders you would work with.

  • AXA aims to respond within two weeks of receiving an application.
  • AXA UK adds tasks or presentations for many roles, psychometric tests for some, and a background check before the start date.

About AXA

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1985
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Paris, France
Website
axa.com
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