Accountant

Arthur Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Positive team culture

Opportunity for growth in a global organisation

Job summary

A growing insurance brokerage in London is seeking a Company Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing financial reporting for international entities and enhancing process automation. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified accountants with 3-4 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. Workday experience is a plus. Competitive salary and a positive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journals and accounts.
• Experience with GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes including journal postings and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Group Finance to ensure accurate accounting.
• Review accounting treatment under UK GAAP and US GAAP.
• Proactively improve processes and controls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Relevant accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Workday

Job description

About the Role

We've partnered with a growing insurance brokerage, who are looking for a Company Accountant to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll support the financial reporting for our international holding entities and help drive automation and standardisation across expense and cash processes.

Position: Holding Company Accountant – FTC

Location: London (3 days office based)

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end processes: journal postings, reconciliations (expenses, accruals, payroll, VAT, bank recs)
• Collaborate with Group Finance (US), AP, payroll, tax, and treasury to ensure accurate accounting
• Review and assess accounting treatment under UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Proactively improve processes and controls
• Support the development of Workday and enhance system control processes
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects

About You

• 3–4 years’ relevant experience
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journals and accounts
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Experience with Workday is a plus (not essential)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Positive and collaborative team culture in a fast-growing business
• Opportunity to work in a global organisation undergoing rapid expansion

The Process

Two-stage interview process with the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Insurance Agencies and Brokerages and Insurance