Syndicate AccountantLocation: LondonSector: Insurance / Lloyd's MarketThe OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant looking to develop their career within the London insurance market. Joining a collaborative and growing finance team, you will gain exposure to technical accounting, financial reporting and regulatory reporting within the Lloyd's market.
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This role would suit someone with previous experience in the Lloyd's or wider insurance sector who is keen to broaden their technical expertise and contribute to the ongoing development of financial reporting and controls. Please note: previous experience within the insurance sector is essential for this role. About the Role: As Syndicate Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate financial and regulatory reporting across an insurance syndicate.
Working closely with Finance colleagues and wider business stakeholders, you will play a key role in month-end and year-end close activities, Lloyd's reporting, statutory accounts, financial analysis and audit requirements.
You will help maintain the integrity of financial data, support group reporting processes and identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.- Assist with the preparation of Lloyd's, statutory and regulatory reporting.- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.- Undertake financial analysis to support accurate and timely reporting.- Contribute to group reporting processes and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.- Support internal and external audit requirements.- Maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes.- Work collaboratively with Finance colleagues and business stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and resolve accounting queries.
Skills and Experience-To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:- Recently qualified as an ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or be approaching qualification.- Previous experience within the Lloyd's or wider insurance market — this is essential.- A strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting and insurance accounting principles.- Experience supporting month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.- Exposure to regulatory and statutory reporting activities.- Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems.- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to tight deadlines.- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Why Consider This Role?- Develop your technical accounting expertise within the London insurance market.- Gain valuable exposure to syndicate financial and regulatory reporting.- Work within a collaborative and growing finance team.- Build relationships with a range of Finance and business stakeholders.- Contribute to the enhancement of financial controls and reporting processes.
Interested? xohmjla If you are a recently qualified accountant with insurance market experience and are looking for your next career move, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.
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Discipline(s): Finance & StrategyJob type: Permanent
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