Financial Accountant

Posted 23 April 2023
Salary £45000 - £55000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Discipline Finance
ReferenceJA - 11
Contact NameJoel Attwood

Job description

Financial Accountant

We have partnered with a well-respected leading insurance group within Lloyd's in their search for a Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone to utilise and expand their skills in the role.

In this role your key duties will be:

  • The accounting of insurance technical and non-technical transactions in the relevant ledgers of the Syndicates, including handling all technical aspects affecting the syndicate ledgers.
  • Administration of ledgers kept in PeopleSoft.
  • Liaising with parties involved in the process, in particular within the Finance area, to ensure the end result is delivered in the time frame and standards required.
  • Assisting in planning and production of reports and ensuring that they are produced in accordance with the relevant timetables, ensuring that there is sufficient time for management review and understanding of the figures.
  • Liaising with internal and external auditors at the highest level and ensuring that all the information required is produced and the audits are completed on time.
  • Assisting when required with regulatory reporting activities, including factoring in late adjustments and liaising with queries.

The Ideal applicant must be studying towards or qualified within CIMA, ACCA or CA and matched with past exposure to the Insurance industry as either an accountant or auditor, also a prove track record of working within close cycle environment is essential. A desirable skill set will be the understanding of multi-currency ledgers and the functions of revaluations and Syndicate knowledge.