Trainee Accountant - London £40-60k + equity

Finance Associate – Corgi Insurance (London)

About Corgi Insurance
- AI-powered insurance company focused on tech startups
- $108M raised in funding
- Licensed carrier with regulatory approval
- Expanding into the UK and EU, scaling London office

Role Overview
- Entry-level finance position with significant responsibility and growth potential
- Not a traditional finance seat; expects proactive engagement beyond basic tasks
- Expense processing, vendor scrutiny, and bookkeeping are starting points, not the full scope

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Process expense reimbursements efficiently and accurately
- Scrutinise vendors, expenses, and processes to ensure company money is not wasted
- Bookkeeping is the minimum expectation; actively flag patterns and anomalies
- Conduct ad-hoc finance research and work closely with team members
- Make direct vendor calls and push back when necessary to protect company interests

Candidate Profile
- Hungry, high-energy, and willing to work hard at startup pace
- Low ego; open to handling any finance-related task as needed
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable with transparent, public-first communication (no private silos)
- Motivated to prove themselves, not just build a LinkedIn profile

Work Culture
- Fast-paced environment; quick decisions are valued over perfect answers
- Intensity remains high during both busy and quieter periods
- Expected to bring solutions alongside problems
- Internal competition is encouraged; strong performers raise standards
- This is a build seat, not a position for coasting

Behaviours That Lead to Quick Removal
- Politicking, dodging blame, or gossiping
- Treating direct feedback as a personal attack
- Adding unnecessary overhead instead of reducing it
- Slow follow-through after committing to deadlines

Additional Information
- London-based position; on-site or hybrid work options available
- Compensation: £40,000 to £60,000 base salary plus equity (wide band reflects performance-based pay)
- If you thrive in a fast-moving, high-intensity environment, send your CV to [email protected]
- If not, please do not apply

Corgi Insurance is committed to challenging industry norms and building a high-performance team.