Syndicate Accountant, PPS

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks. Our name reflects our origins, inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. The business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes.

Your Role

Apollo is expanding its Platform Partner Syndicates (PPS) Finance team, creating an opportunity for a Syndicate Accountant to support the financial oversight and reporting of our Partner Syndicates portfolio. Reporting to the Syndicate Reporting Manager, you will support the delivery and review of financial and regulatory reporting across the Partner Syndicates portfolio. The role works closely with internal teams and third party finance providers responsible for producing management information and Lloyd’s regulatory returns. You will play an important role in ensuring reporting remains accurate, timely, and aligned with Lloyd’s requirements, while also contributing to the continued development of reporting processes and financial controls within the Partner Syndicates finance team.

What You’ll Do

• You will support the delivery of syndicate financial reporting across the Partner Syndicates portfolio, working closely with outsourced finance providers to ensure management information and Lloyd’s regulatory reporting are produced accurately and on schedule.
• The role includes preparing internal financial reporting for Apollo Board and Committee audiences, as well as reporting outputs for Platform Partner stakeholders.
• You will also provide an initial review of reporting produced by third party providers, helping ensure reporting meets Apollo’s standards for quality and governance.
• You will support treasury coordination, working with third party providers to monitor liquidity levels and ensure sufficient funding across Partner Syndicates.
• The role also contributes to the external audit process, ensuring reporting outputs and supporting documentation are well structured to enable efficient audit cycles.
• Alongside core reporting activities, you will support the development of procedures and documentation that strengthen the financial control environment within the Partner Syndicates finance team.
• As Apollo continues to grow its Platform Partner ecosystem, you will also support finance workstreams associated with onboarding new Partner Syndicates, helping embed reporting frameworks and financial processes for new partnerships.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification
• Experience working within the Lloyd’s market, including exposure to syndicate financial or regulatory reporting
• Experience preparing or reviewing Lloyd’s regulatory returns
• Experience working with outsourced finance or reporting providers
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across internal teams, external partners, and third party providers
• A conscientious and proactive approach, with an interest in improving processes and strengthening reporting frameworks

What you’ll get in return

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package – including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk. We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.

Hybrid & flexible working

Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.