Temporary Accounts Assistant

Job Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the Cayman Islands for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide immediate support to its finance function. This is an initial three-month temporary contract, with the possibility of a one-month extension, and would suit an experienced accounting professional who is available to start as soon as possible and can quickly get up to speed.

Company Information

You will be joining an established organisation within the insurance sector, working alongside its accounting and finance team. The environment is busy and hands-on, making this a great opportunity if you are self-motivated, dependable and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities and Duties

In this Temporary Accounts Assistant role, you will:

• Work directly with accounting systems, including QuickBooks.
• Complete reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Support day-to-day Accounts Payable activities.
• Post daily premium receipts from bank statements into the general ledger.
• Prepare and complete other account reconciliations as required.
• Assist with insurance premium invoicing and other invoicing activities.
• Provide wider accounting support to the finance team as required.

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of three years’ accounting experience, ideally within a similar hands-on accounts role.
• Strong practical accounting knowledge, although a professional accounting qualification is not required.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Word.
• The ability to work under pressure, multitask and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable approach with proven ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Temping provides the opportunity to explore various industries and companies, allowing you to gain diverse experience and build professional connections while enjoying the flexibility of short-term roles.
• Standard benefits as per Labour Law - (vacation, pension, and health insurance)