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Financial Accountant

London, Greater London, South East, England
£65000 - £85000 per annum
Permanent
Job Ref:BH-24212
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading Insurance business to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant for a key hire within their Finance team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with insurance sector experience to join a highly respected organisation operating across multiple international entities and branches. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across financial reporting, reinsurance, taxation, reconciliations and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ownership of monthend accounting entries relating to inbound underwriting transactions, covering areas such as earned premium recognition, claims movements and fronting activity.
  • Analyse monthly financial results for several entities, reviewing both individual company performance and consolidated group reporting and prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations. 
  • Contribute to the year-end reporting cycle through the production of statutory accounts and supporting schedules.
  • Prepare indirect and direct tax returns, including corporate tax and insurance premium tax, across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors where required.
  • Manage outward reinsurance administration
  • Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise and digitise finance processes.
  • Build strong relationships with underwriting, claims, actuarial, tax and wider business functions.

You must be;
  • ACA / ACCA qualified, or equivalent with 5  years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience in an accounting role within insurance 
  • Reinsurance Accounting experience would be highly desirable
  • Strong Excel experience and an eye for digital automation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Fantastic communication skills both written and verbal

Salary on offer is up to £85k   comprehensive bonus and hybrid working.
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