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General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.
Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
Gen Re UK has an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant based in London. The Finance team is one of Gen Re's global teams which supports all of the Gen Re companies in London, including Faraday.
Main Purpose of the Role
Working as an integral part of the London Finance Team we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented qualified accountant to join our finance team, initially focused on the management of us as a Lloyd's member and the preparation of management and statutory accounts across the Faraday Holdings Group and subsidiaries/branches, but also to provide assistance with the timely and accurate preparation of management reporting, and regulatory reporting across the Gen Re group companies managed by the London Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of a wide range of information and reporting completed by the team.
- Prepare and submit accurate and compliant statutory financial statements for Faraday Holdings Group including its subsidiaries/branches entities in accordance with UK GAAP, Lloyd’s standards or other applicable accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s regulations and governance frameworks.
- Oversee the reconciliation and management of the corporate member assets and corporate member and managing agent responsibilities to Lloyd's including acting as a key liaison with Lloyd’s, custodians, and internal stakeholders on fund-related matters.
- Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audits and resolution of queries.
- Uphold robust financial controls and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.
- Contribute to finance transformation projects, system enhancements, and process automation.
- Extract data from source systems, applying appropriate adjustments transparently and providing outputs and analysis to support the submission of Information.
- Maintain and develop control checks to ensure workings are consistent and accurate with underlying data.
- Recording and inputting financial data in SAP (GL Package).
- Ensure all information and returns are prepared in a timely manner and complete for review.
- Remain up to date with changes in reporting regimes and assist with the implementation of such changes.
- Liaise with both internal and external clients.
- Prepare ad-hoc additional returns as and when required and involvement in ad hoc projects where necessary.
- In addition to the duties listed, the jobholder is required to perform other reasonable duties (within the jobholders’ capabilities) assigned by line management.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Full ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification desirable but not essential.
- Previous experience of producing financial statements and liaising with auditors on technical points of detail.
- Previous experience of preparing management accounts.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and accounting principles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate data whilst paying particular attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities and operate various applications to meet tight deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment. Approachable and able to convey information, ideas and viewpoints in an appropriate manner.
- Self-motivated and willing to learn.
We Offer You
- A highly professional working environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and diversity.
- A flat management hierarchy and team-based environment that promotes collaboration and free-flowing communication.
= Performance-based remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Closing Date
30 September 2026
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Our Address
General Reinsurance, London Branch
Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)
It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Financial Accountant in London employer: Gen Re
At General Re Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our London Branch offers a dynamic environment where Senior Wordings Specialists can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth through training and exposure to complex international reinsurance matters. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on innovative solutions, we empower our team to make meaningful contributions while enjoying the benefits of working in one of the world's leading reinsurance firms.
