At Artificial, we're building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market. Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision-making.
We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world's leading brokers and insurers. By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.
You'll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built-in, and outcomes matter. Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry.
In 2024, we raised 8M in Series A+ funding led by Augmentum Fintech, with continued support from MS&AD Ventures and FOMCAP IV. It's an exciting time to join us as we scale our impact in London and beyond.
If you're looking to do meaningful work that's already changing the industry for the better, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to provide temporary maternity cover for our Head of Finance. The role is for a fixed term contract of 18 months, with the possibility to go permanent following completion of the fixed term.
You'll be taking responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records in Xero, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and assisting with financial reporting with the support of a Fractional CFO and the Co-CEO.
This would be a great opportunity for a proactive and collaborative individual who is looking to take responsibility for the Finance function in this hands-on role at a growing London InsurTech. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week being based in our London HQ.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Day to day bookkeeping in Xero
Raising and chasing of sales invoices
Bi-monthly, monthly and ad-hoc payment runs
Preparing monthly management accounts
Preparing and submitting Quarterly VAT returns
Annual P11D and PSA preparation and submission
Payroll review and approval alongside HR
Managing expense tool, Pleo, for employee expenses
Upkeeping statutory books and filings at Companies House e.g. annual confirmation statement
About you
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Professional Certification desirable but not essential e.g. CII, ACCA etc.
1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role or a first mover from Practice
Advanced skills using Excel and Google Suite
Understanding and experience working with Payroll processing
We especially want to hear from you if you have
Background in the financial sector and/or the InsurTech industry
Experience with FP&A tooling
Experience with inter-company bookkeeping and reconciliations
Experience with EMI and Share Option Plans
Experience with annual R&D tax credit claims
A particular interest in start ups and scaling
People Skills and Behaviours
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Comfortable working in a fast-changing start-up environment with all the ambiguities this presents: flexibility will be needed
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Private medical insurance
Income protection insurance
Life insurance of 4 base salary
On-site gym and shower facilities
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Team social events and company parties
Salary exchange on pension and nursery fees
Access to Maji, the financial wellbeing platform
Milestone Birthday Bonus and a Life Events leave policy
Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus national holidays
Home office and equipment allowance, and a company MacBook
Learning allowance and leave to attend conferences or take exams
YuLife employee benefits, including EAP and bereavement helplines
For each new hire, we plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi Action
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Think you don't meet every requirement? Please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience, and we know that raw talent counts.
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