Syndicate Accountant in London

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Accounting & Finance

Location: London, UK

DescriptionTo undertake regulatory and management reporting in respect of certain Lloyd\’s entities in support of the Head of Client Finance Director and Syndicate Finance Manager as required.

Key Responsibilities

Review of input data and preparation, filing of all Lloyd\’s Regulatory returns for Lloyd\’s Syndicates, including Annual returns, Quarterly returns, US and Canadian Reporting (including schedules F & P), US and Canadian SIS.

Prepare Syndicate Management Accounts.

Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts, management information and financial schedules and monthly and quarterly accounting information, as required.

Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting.

Assist in the migration of key tasks to syndicate personnel and monitor the accuracy of this data.

Liaise with syndicate staff, auditors and actuaries as necessary.

Ad hoc finance projects.

Skills, Knowledge & ExpertisePersonal Skills

Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.

Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but exercise sufficient judgement to know when to refer to the Syndicate Finance Manager or Head of Syndicate Finance.

Ability to work in an orderly and well‐organised fashion.

Willingness to learn and put in extra effort when circumstances require.

Good communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Professional Skills

Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.

Qualified in a professional qualification or qualified by experience essential.

Familiarity and experience of Lloyd\’s reporting requirements, e.g. working knowledge of QMA/B returns, US/Canada Reporting and Solvency II returns.

Sound knowledge of IT systems in use within the Asta accounting function – especially Excel, Vision, Sun Accounts.

Job BenefitsDavies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identities and expressions, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, disabilities, physical appearances, body sizes, races, ages, nationalities and beliefs (or lack thereof).

Join us and enjoy our ever‐evolving benefits, including but not limited to:

Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Well‐being centre

Recognition programme

Family‐friendly employer

Pension – company contribution at 10%

Life Assurance (10× basic salary)

Private medical with an annual health check

Development, training and professional qualification

Employee volunteering programme

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