VACANCIES
Accounts Assistant
(Fixed Term Contract)
Group Company: Winn Solicitors
Department: Accounts Treasury
Salary: £24,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.
We are on the lookout for a detail oriented and highly organised individual to join our Accounts Treasury Team as an Accounts Assistant on a 12 or 13 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave.
Ideally, we are looking at an early November 2025 start date.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management and rehabilitation.
As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8 Star rating by Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for completing daily bank reconciliations in relation to all main group a/cs. Weekly or monthly for the smaller accounts.
- Deal with the queries on the back of this by liaising with other departments.
- Ensure folders are up to date for auditors.
- Update the cashflows for each entity daily for current entries on the bank accounts.
- To give accurate information as possible for the management on future payments/receipts.
- Handle any administration in relation to the business credit cards held across the group.
- Keep the accounts system up to date with the posting of invoicing and receipts for the insurance entries for BTE, ATE and Website policies.
- Maintain the spreadsheets in relation to insurance daily.
- Deal with any queries that may arise in relation to the policies, communicating with On Hire insurance team, brokers and underwriters.
- Adding any transfers or payments to the relevant bank systems and sending ‘Payments to Authorise’ out each day, ensuring all payments are authorised.
- Manage any transfers, opening/closing of deposit accounts as requested by the probate team.
- Maintain the records on both the accounts system and relevant records.
- Any additional tasks assigned by your manager that align with your full job description.
What We Offer
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 35 hours per week.
The Working Pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm working full time in the office, located in Byker, Newcastle.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience in a similar role with knowledge of change management processes and tools.
- Strong understanding of change management frameworks, including ITIL.
- Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to assess risks and impacts of proposed changes.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to convey change information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple change requests simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- ·Understanding of client case progression in similar company or environment.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Winn Solicitors is one of the country’s leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.
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What our Staff Say
“The company is very progressive and goes from strength to strength. I am excited to see what the next 10 years hold!”
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