Date: 3 Nov 2023Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTINGType: PermanentLocation: LondonSalary: 60000 - 65000 per annumEmail: brian@taylorjamesresourcing.comRef: B843 Corporate and Consolidations Accountant. to 65,000This leading insurance group at Lloyd's has an excellent market reputation and a friendly and team oriented working environment. They offer an excellent benefits package and hybrid working. Whilst exposure to the Lloyd's insurance market would be beneficial qualified candidates from other industries would be positively considered. The Corporate and Consolidations Accountant responsible for preparing the quarterly consolidation, preparing regularly occurring complex BAU transactions and the reconciliation of the subsequent balance sheet accounts for all corporate entities' general ledgers including two overseas offices and two wider group company entities. The role will work in conjunction with the Senior Corporate and Consolidations Manager to ensure the smooth production of information from the ledgers necessary for the population of regulatory returns and management information as well as quarterly onward group reporting. Main dutiesPreparing the accounting of complex transactions in the relevant ledgers of the corporate entities such as dividends in specie, IFRS16 adjustments and group eliminationsPreparation of monthly and quarterly account reconciliations in relation to the aboveReview and analysis of remote office submissions and upload into PeopleSoft where applicablePreparation of Statutory Accounts and returns for Dubai OfficeRunning of the revaluation and translations processes as well as reconciling their outputsRunning of the consolidation process including automated PeopleSoft processes as well as manual consolidation adjustments, and the reconciliation of consolidation outputReview and resolve variances noted in reconciliations and other reviewsReviewing the work of peersPrepare and post regularly occurring BAU journals for the Corporate entitiesPrepare reconciliation packs and link into underlying balance reconciliations for the Corporate entitiesComplete ad hoc investigation on balances which are the responsibility of the Corporate accounting team as and when requiredPreparation of process documentation relevant to Corporate accountingLiaise with others including both internal and external to ensure deadlines for BAU tasks are metSupport the design of improvements to BAU processes and lead on implementationSupport the maintenance of a sound system of internal controlsProvision of supporting documentation for internal and external auditsActive participation on various project work and ad-hoc tasks including carrying out testing of accounting and related system changes
Trainee Accountant - HYBRID in London employer: Taylor James Resourcing
As a leading Global Broking firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, enabling employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively while benefiting from continuous growth opportunities through hands-on experience and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises employee development and offers competitive remuneration alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
