Senior Technical Accountant in London

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technical Accountant preferably with IFRS17 experience to join our Finance Operations team, supporting the delivery and maintenance of the financial results and operations of MS Amlin Syndicate 2001. This is a key role within the finance function, providing essential support to the Senior Finance Manager and Financial Controller. The successful candidate can drive acceleration in the working day timetable, recommend key controls over the accuracy and completeness of the syndicate accounts as well as implement financial insights to explain the result to internal and external stakeholders.

While there is rarely a typical day, here’s a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job:

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for MS Amlin Syndicate 2001 under IFRS17, in line with the agreed working day timetable.
• Prepare the IFRS 17 results for the syndicate, including preparation and review of journal entries, ensuring accurate accounting reconciliations and timely operation of key controls and appropriate balance sheet substantiation on a quarterly basis.
• Support the wider team in providing key IFRS17 disclosure forms to Head Office, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate and consolidated results are appropriately substantiated.
• Perform analytical reviews to support explanations of movements within the financial accounts over the reporting period.
• Responsible for challenging the financial data inputs, integrity of information and examining the movements over accounts within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Strengthen and enhance systematic and automated controls, identifying and escalating key risks or upstream data deficiencies that could impact the integrity of the financial result.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, namely actuarial and FP&A, to obtain required inputs to support the IFRS17 result.
• Engage with external stakeholders being Head Office and external audit, producing year-end audit schedules and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Support finance transformation initiatives by engaging with the Syndicate Financial Manager and MS Amlin Controller, advising on the impact to reporting processes and control frameworks.
• Participate in the user acceptance testing (UAT) relating to data quality improvements and system enhancements.
• Actively participate in training and professional development initiatives to support continuous learning and technical excellence.
• From time to time, perform other duties as assigned.

You’re going to enjoy this job if you also:

• Have a problem-solving mind-set and keen eye for detail.
• Are a motivated, dynamic individual looking to set high standards and deliver.
• Can explain complex data in simple terms.
• Embrace change and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a collaborative working environment.

What you’ll need:

• Essential: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong understanding of insurance technical accounting.
• Demonstrate evidence of interpreting and manipulating data clearly and accurately.
• Proven track record of working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good organisational skills including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (Microsoft Excel, accounting systems and ERP for example Oracle).
• Good communication skills to articulate insights.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong controls and reconciliations experience.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Lloyd’s Market.
• Understanding of IFRS17.
• Understanding of financial reporting and regulatory requirements specific to the insurance sector.
• Experience with using Oracle ERP and EPM.
• Experience with or interest in automation of finance processes to meet accelerated timetables.

We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself, and click apply today!

Why Join Us: You’ll be joining a team that values growth, curiosity and collaboration. We’ll support you through your actuarial exams, give you access to a wide range of data and projects and encourage you to shape how reserving adds value to the wider business. If you’re motivated by learning, challenge and the chance to make an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

What Can You Expect From Us? As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits - Benefits of working at MS Amlin.

Hybrid Working: At MS Amlin we operate a hybrid working model to empower our people with flexibility to blend where they work. We value collaboration and believe that we work better together; our teams typically do 3 days a week in the office.

About MS Amlin: MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.

DE&I at MS Amlin: We will build a workplace where all talent is welcomed, and everyone has the opportunity to influence how the business works. We have dedicated employee resource groups that support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goals. MS Amlin is proud to be one of the founding partners of Lloyd’s Inclusive Futures programme which aims to get more Black and ethnically diverse people into the insurance industry - supporting them all the way from the classroom to the boardroom.