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General information

Posting ID
TBC
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Pool Re Services Limited
Salary Banding MIN
£ 41000
Location
London
Salary Banding MAX
£ 48000
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Assistant Investment Accountant
12 Month Fixed Term Contract with potential of Permanent 

Location: London – Hybrid role with 60% office attendance
1 Monday & 1 Friday in office per month mandatory

Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 per annum

About the Role:

As an Assistant Investment Accountant with PoolRE, you will provide operational support to the Investment Accounting team, ensuring the smooth execution of daily investment-related activities including inbox management, portfolio administration, payment processing and compliance monitoring. 

In this position you will also support and provide cover for the senior accountant with a development pathway into month-end accounting responsibilities. 

Role responsibilities:

  • Investment Accounting Inbox – Manage the shared investment inbox by organising daily emails, saving relevant files, and liaising with internal team members and external stakeholders. 
  • Investment Portfolio Administration – Coordinate documentation such as KYC and investment manager records, process trade instructions, manage cash inflows and outflows from the investment fund, and monitor account balances. 
  • Investment Payments – Prepare venture capital and other investment-related payments, including rebalancing instructions, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. 
  • Withholding Tax – Oversee withholding tax processes on foreign-source investment income, including reviewing and completing outstanding documentation and maintaining accurate records. 
  • Compliance Monitoring – Support the investment accounting team in monitoring fund compliance by reviewing daily reports and working with custodians and investment managers to resolve any issues. 
  • Additional Responsibilities – Provide assistance to the wider Finance team on ad hoc tasks and projects as required. 

What we are looking for in you:

Skills/Competencies:

  • Organised and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills – ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders at all levels effectively

Experience:

  • 2+ Years professional experience in a finance-related role 
  • Experience of Investment Operations desirable
  • Prior experience in financial services advantageous
  • Prior experience with withholding tax and KYC forms advantageous

 

Qualifications:

  • Part-qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards qualifications essential

Pool RE

Pool Re is a mutual reinsurance company which works in partnership with the UK Government and the insurance industry to ensure that every business in Great Britain can access affordable and comprehensive terrorism insurance. We use our expertise, experience, resources and relationships to help policyholders to understand terrorism risk and identify what they can do to protect their businesses.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday entitlement
  • 5 days paid volunteer leave
  • 10% Employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Professional membership subscription

Applications Close:
October 28th 2025

Interview Information:
Initial Phone Screening Call
Ad-Hoc throughout October

1st Round Interviews:
Week Commencing November 3rd:
 
2nd Round Interviews:
Week Commencing November 10th
 
1st Round Interview is available on an in-person basis at our London office or virtually via Microsoft Teams while 2nd Round Interview will be conducted on an in-person basis. 

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

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