Finance Assistant

Join a high-growth Insurtech where you’ll keep money moving accurately across payments, claims, and reconciliations while helping sharpen the financial engine behind a modern insurance platform. $113M funded. Global footprint. AI-powered. Human-driven. 🚀 INSHUR is the embedded insurance powerhouse for the on-demand world. We partner with giants like Uber and Amazon to provide fair, data-backed coverage for the modern workforce. We’re 220 people strong across the UK, US, and Netherlands, using AI as a multiplier to stay ahead of the curve. Want to work where tech actually meets the road? You’re in the right place. Find out more about our history, values, hiring process and more here. The role As our Finance Assistant you will support the US Finance department with a broad range of accounting operations involving high volume transactions for our MGA and claims management entities. This role is well suited for a tech-savvy and detail oriented professional who is comfortable working across multiple systems and multiple entities. This role reports to the Financial Controller and sits within a team of 13. Working remotely, with the expectation that you'll align to East Coast hours (ET). What you'll do Process and reconcile daily cash receipts, credit card payments, and ACH transactions, ensuring accuracy across systems. Manage claims payments and cash disbursements, including positive pay, ACH returns, voids, and stop payments. Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and customer refund queries in partnership with Customer Operations and Claims teams. Maintain accurate policy administration records, including write-offs and transaction clearing activities. Support carrier reporting and invoicing to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and compliance activities, including 1099 preparation and audit support. Contribute to process improvements and special projects that enhance operational efficiency and controls. What we're looking for We care more about how you think than what's on your CV. If you meet most of the essentials and are excited about the problem, apply. Essential 1–3 years of accounting experience — Experience managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. Advanced Excel skills — Proficient with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and large datasets. Strong attention to detail — Consistently produces accurate and reliable work. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 proficiency — Comfortable working across both platforms. Proactive and organised — Takes ownership of tasks and manages priorities effectively. Nice to have Insurance or MGA accounting experience — Familiarity with industry-specific accounting processes. Sage Intacct experience — Exposure to cloud-based accounting systems. Experience with insurance platforms — Knowledge of Velocity, FiveSigma, or policy administration systems. Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration qualification — Relevant academic background. How the Finance team uses AI Whether you're new to AI or already building with it, we give everyone the tools, time, and support to grow. AI is a multiplier here, it handles the repetitive so you can focus on the work that actually needs you. For this team it means; Using Claude to analyze aged receivables, uncover collection trends, and prioritise outreach. Generating reconciliation commentary and variance analysis in minutes, freeing up time for review and insight. Accelerating technical accounting research by quickly surfacing relevant guidance and key considerations. We also use AI tools to support our hiring process — not to make decisions, but to help us run a fairer, faster process. You can read more about how we approach that here, including tips for how you can use AI to prepare. What to expect from the process Screen: A 30-minute video call with the Talent team. We'll cover the role, your background, and your questions. First interview: A 60-minute video call with the Financial Controller and People Operations Lead Final interview: A 60-minute video call with the Financial Controller and Director of Finance We design this to be a two-way conversation. Come with questions — we want you to leave knowing whether this is the right move for you. What we offer We've also built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s a sample of what this includes; Salary $45,000 to $50,000, depending on experience and location, plus stock options for every employee 25 days of holiday (+5 days after 5 years), 5 sick days and 8 federal holidays Medical, dental and vision health insurance plans Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits 13 weeks fully paid parental leave for all new parents, regardless of your gender 401(k) with 4% company match Commuter Benefits Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle $650 annual training allowance & learning opportunities $50 monthly wellbeing 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits Unlimited AI usage with Claude and Gemini Working here You'll do well here if you: 🚀 Move through ambiguity without waiting for a perfect brief 👊 Take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks ⚡ Adapt quickly when priorities shift, and help others do the same 🔧 Look for ways to improve how things work, not just how to complete them 🧠 Use tools, data, and colleagues to make better decisions This probably isn't the right fit if you: 📋 Prefer clearly defined processes and a stable, slow-moving environment 🚧 Are most comfortable staying within the boundaries of your job description 🔄 Find frequent context-switching draining rather than energising Inclusion and flexibility INSHUR is committed to building a team where everyone can bring their full self to work. We follow a structured hiring process and train our interview teams to support fairness and reduce bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. This role is advertised as full-time. We're open to discussing part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible arrangements for the right person. If you need any adjustments during the process, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. #LI-CY1 #LI-Remote Apply To This Job