Technical Accountant

Posted 18 July 2024
Salary £70000 - £80000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Discipline Finance
ReferenceTAFH
Contact NameFrank Hubbard

Job description

A London market insurance business is looking for a Technical Accountant to join their finance department to be responsible for the preparation of specific accounting processes and preparation of the Syndicate annual accounts to be filed with Lloyd's.

The main responsibilities of this Technical Accountant role will be to:

  • Monthly presentation of technical accounting topics to the group.
  • Preparation and posting of all US GAAP ledger adjustments for the UK consolidation, including the walk between UK/US GAAP results
  • Assist the organisation of the quarterly UK group flash forecast process
  • Ensuring developments in UK/US GAAP and disclosure requirements are identified, communicated and reflected properly in all relevant submissions
  • Ownership of key general ledger monthly activities
  • Assist with other ad-hoc technical accounting projects and queries as and when they arise

The successful candidate for this Technical Accountant will need experience either working in an accounting role within the insurance industry or insurance experience from an accounting firm. The candidate must also be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).