Assistant Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Assistant Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) About Artificial Help shape the future of specialty insurance 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 The best coffee machine in London, handmade in Italy and imported just for us! We\’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities around us. If there\’s anything you need to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know-we\’re happy to make adjustments. You\’re also welcome to share your preferred pronouns with us at any point. Think you don\’t meet every requirement? Please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience, and we know that raw talent counts. As part of our hiring process, we\’ll carry out some background checks. These may include a criminal record check, reviewing your credit history, speaking with previous employers and confirming your academic qualifications. Department Finance Role Assistant Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) Locations UK Remote status Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr