Senior Reinsurance Accountant in London

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Reinsurance Accountant 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time, Hybrid) Location: London – Fenchurch Street Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. The Opportunity Are you ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? As a Senior Reinsurance Accountant you’ll take the lead in processing, analysing and reporting complex financial transactions in a fast-paced environment. You’ll own reinsurance finance interfaces, deliver accurate reconciliations, off-system journals and ensure insightful analytical reviews. This role is perfect for someone who thrives when managing data, embraces complexity and enjoys collaborating to deliver results quickly and effectively. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a global business, this role is where you’ll make your mark. Your New Role Own all reinsurance finance interfaces and manage inputs for upstream and downstream system platform integrations Prepare and review reinsurance accounting entries, including premiums, claims and commissions Perform Reinsurance to General Ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Create and maintain off-system reinsurance journals and Liaise with internal stakeholders and external reinsurers to manage queries and settlements Deliver insightful analytical reviews and prepare clear, concise commentary to explain variances and trends Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements within the reinsurance accounting function About You Full or Part professionally qualified accountant, or equivalent level of experience Extensive experience in reinsurance or insurance accounting is a must for this role Knowledge of Facultative and Treaty reinsurance structures & reinsurance calculations is preferable Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis and reconciliation procedures Familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft or SAP Experience with system changes, implementations and database modelling is desirable Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels internally and externally