Finance Operations Assistant - 12-month fixed term contract in Swindon

Working hours: Part time – 3.75 hours per day Monday-Friday

Location: Swindon – office based

The opportunity:

This role is part of the Finance Operations team and supports core activities such as cheque processing, record keeping, and basic financial checks. The role works closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

You will support day-to-day finance operations, including cashiering, administration, and financial processing. The role is responsible for completing tasks accurately, following set processes, and contributing to improvements in how the team works.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term position with the potential to extend to 2 years.

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?

• You will be responsible for completing allocated finance tasks accurately and on time, working with internal teams to support finance processes.
• Contributing to maintaining strong controls and accurate records whilst supporting improvements to team processes and ways of working.
• Prepare and process cheque receipts and related paperwork.
• Distribute cheques and financial documents to the correct teams or customers.
• Produce manual cheques following set processes and checks.
• Complete finance administration tasks such as data entry, record updates, and filing.
• Check financial information to ensure it is accurate and complete.
• Help ensure records match system information and highlight any differences.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities when required.
• Keep financial records organised and up to date.
• Provide information and documents when requested (for example audits or internal checks).
• Pull together basic information for reports.
• Follow established processes and meet agreed deadlines.
• Take ownership of your work and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Spot ways to improve how tasks are completed and share ideas with the team.
• Support the team in making simple improvements to processes and ways of working.
• Provide general support to the wider Finance Operations team as needed.

What are we looking for?

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Experience in a finance or data-processing role.
• Familiarity with working with spreadsheets or financial systems.
• Interest in learning and developing within a finance environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow processes and instructions.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Ideally you will be:

• Reliable: Completes tasks on time and to a high standard.
• Accurate: Pays attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right.
• Organised: Manages workload effectively and keeps work up to date.
• Responsible: Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through.
• Team Player: Works well with others and supports colleagues.
• Positive and Willing: Open to learning new skills and taking on new tasks.
• Improvement-Focused: Open to new ideas and contributes to improving how the team works.

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, alongside a range of other flexible benefits.

You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.

Who we are:

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

With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is 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 where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture:

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected. Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives. We’ve created an environment that places 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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future. We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

Your application:

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also 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. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.

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