Assistant Accountant

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Fareham – Hybrid working with 2 days in the office  

Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2025

The opportunity: 

Are you naturally curious? Do you love asking questions and seeking out new experiences and perspectives? We're looking for someone who is eager to understand processes alongside driving improvement. If you have a positive and constructive mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity to join our P&C Regulatory Reporting based in Fareham. You will be working as part of a team who are responsible for the accuracy and data integrity of the monthly financial close.

The team ensures the expense allocations process is delivered accurately and on time. In this role you will use stakeholder management to ensure timely monthly reporting, alongside the use of automation to improve processes.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing? 

• Ensuring expenses process is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Analysis of movements for Group financial reporting and Swiss GAAP
• Balance sheet reporting, analysis, reconciliations and control
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and developing strong relationships
• Using initiative to identify challenges, propose and implement innovative solutions
• Completing Control activities, ensuring adherence to the Control framework
• Support members of the team during the close process, promoting and being involved in cross-training

What are we looking for?

• Financial services experience.
• Currently studying accountancy qualifiactions or willing to work towards.
• Strong organisational skill, with an ability to prioritise and respond to unexpected events.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, seeing processes through to the end.
• Interest in Financial Accounting Standards with experience an advantage.
• Experience of working with people at different levels on financial issues.
• Good knowledge of relevant technology including MS office applications.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.