Senior Accounts Assistant

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris. 

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. 

Summary:

This role is responsible for delivering the day‑to‑day activities of the Financial Operations team, ensuring high‑quality service, accuracy, and timely completion of tasks. Core responsibilities include reconciliations, financial analysis, banking activities, ledger reviews, and maintaining strong financial controls.

The role also supports team development through coaching, training, and sharing best practice. In addition, the postholder will work closely with key stakeholders to reduce financial risk, identify anomalies, investigate issues, and drive improvements across financial processes.

Where purpose meets career:

Business Impact:

Early identification of issues is critical. This role helps ensure that risks, errors, or control failures are spotted quickly so corrective action can be taken. Failure to do so could result in prolonged issues and significant financial loss to the organisation.

Planning & Reporting:

The postholder is expected to manage and prioritise their own daily workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Excellent oral and written communication, which is clear and suited to audience


• Accuracy in performing tasks


• Demonstrates excellent time management skills, requires little supervision, well planned and organised.  Easily adapts to changing priorities


• Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy


• Ability to Influence Customers in a Tactful Manner


• Able to articulate technical aspects of the accounting framework

Knowledge:

• Excellent breadth & depth of knowledge of Life & Pensions accounting and Finance environment


• Good breadth & depth of knowledge of general ledger and technical accounting


• Knowledge of back-office business practices


• Good knowledge of Aegon products


• Knowledge of financial controls environment

Skills We can't do without:

• Experience of L&P industry


• Experience of working in back-office L&P environment


• Experience of bookkeeping and general ledger processes


• Proven experience in analytical thinking and problem solving


• Interaction with customer services to discuss issues and resolve

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Accounting qualification or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Essential Criteria – BPSS Eligibility

To be eligible for SC clearance, you must have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years.

Benefits:

Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%

Private medical cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

25 days paid leave + National Holidays

Flex benefits program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.
 

Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment. 

Choose your future. Choose Atos.