Finance Assistant (Part-Time) - 12 month FTC in Brighton

Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with opportunities for growth and freedom to make a real impact? INSHUR is redefining the future of mobility, trusted by leading platforms and pioneering autonomous vehicle insurance. We are looking for a Junior Finance Assistant (Part-Time) to join us in Brighton. We embrace a hybrid working model, with a 1-day-per-week in the Brighton office as part of a 3 day week cycle, and the option to work remotely as needed.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Financial Controller, you’ll join a small, high-impact finance team focused on accuracy, strong controls, and using smart financial systems to enable fast, confident decision-making across the business. We value high performance and aim to make INSHUR a place where everyone contributes meaningfully while enjoying the ride.

What You’ll Do

• AP & Systems Management: Own and manage the AP inbox and invoice workflows using our AP automation platform, ensuring invoices are accurately coded and synced with Sage Intacct.
• Multi-Platform Spend Reconciliation: Capture and reconcile spend across tools such as Pleo, Expensify, Cledara, and AMEX, ensuring receipts are attached, compliant, and correctly categorized.
• Banking & Payments: Prepare bi-monthly payment runs, draft domestic and international payments, and carry out bank and card reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Vendor Management & Controls: Maintain the Sage Intacct Vendor Master File, onboard new suppliers, and coordinate verification processes for changes to supplier payment details.
• Month-End Support: Support month-end close activities to ensure all transactions, payments, and reconciliations are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Ad-hoc tasks: Support the team where needed.

What We’re Looking For

We prioritise aptitude and passion over a strict checklist of requirements and categorize the following into essentials and additional skills.

Essentials To Thrive In The Role

• Financial Systems Experience: Experience with accounting or AP systems, ideally Sage Intacct and AP automation tools.
• Strong Excel Skills: Confidence using Excel to reconcile statements and analyse financial data.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: High accuracy when handling manual payments, VAT coding, and sensitive financial data.
• Proactive Communication: Ability to follow up with stakeholders to secure invoice approvals, receipts, and documentation on time.
• Confidentiality & Trust: Absolute discretion handling sensitive spend, supplier information, and executive expenses.

Additional Skills That Could Set You Apart

• Familiarity with Finance Tech Stacks: Experience with Stampli, Pleo, Expensify, Cledara, or corporate card platforms.
• International Payments Exposure: Experience supporting international wires or multi-currency transactions.
• Process-Improvement Mindset: Interest in improving systems, controls, and workflows in a fast-growing, tech-enabled finance function.
• Vendor Onboarding Experience: Experience collecting and managing supplier documentation such as W9s, VAT certificates, and bank details.
• Fast-Paced Environment Experience: Comfort working in a scaling business where priorities evolve and attention to detail matters.

You’ll Love It Here If

• Thrive navigating ambiguity and find clarity in uncertain situations.
• Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
• Innovate with AI and other technologies to find creative solutions.
• Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.
• Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
• Are intellectually curious, continually learning and exploring new ideas.

You May Not Enjoy Working Here If

• Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
• Feel uncomfortable when tasks and processes are not clearly defined from the start.
• Struggle with handling multiple challenges or frequent changes.
• Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of responsibilities.

Collaborating with AI

We see AI as a powerful collaborator. AI is a tool to enhance our processes and help you showcase your best self—we never use it to make the final hiring decision. You are encouraged to use AI tools to help you shine.

What To Expect From the Process

• Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.
• Interview: In-person interview with the Financial Controller and Accounts Assistant to explore the role, including technical and team-fit questions, followed by a 30-minute interview with our people operations lead.

We encourage questions throughout the process; this is an opportunity for you to learn about us as much as we learn about you.

What We Offer

Budget for this role is £27,000 to £29,000 (pro rata). Final offer will reflect experience and location.

Benefits

We offer stock options and pension contributions. Our benefits package supports long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Highlights include:

• 30 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Life insurance at 3x your salary
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta
• Ride to work scheme
• Workplace pension
• Flexible working hours
• £500 annual personal training allowance
• £40 monthly wellbeing
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

About Us

INSHUR is on a mission to lead insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, building the infrastructure for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles and enabling fair, accessible coverage for drivers. We are a global team of around 220 people across the US, UK, and the Netherlands, valuing generosity, open-mindedness, diversity, delivering results, and long-term impact. We believe in equal opportunities and a structured, inclusive hiring process.

Equal Opportunities

We believe in a diverse team and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. As of Aug 2025, our team includes 46% women, 31% from BAME/BIPOC backgrounds, and 12% LGBTQ+. We represent 30+ nationalities and have been recognised for diversity and inclusion. We offer flexible work arrangements for the right candidate and can provide adjustments for the interview process upon request.