Accounting Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Job summary

An established insurer in London is seeking an Accounting Manager to own underwriting results reporting, month-end accounting and financial controls. You will lead a small finance team and partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, and regulatory teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working environment and a clear path for professional development within a respected London market firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong insurance accounting background.
• Experience leading a small finance team and managing monthly reporting cycles.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and drive process improvements.
• Advanced Excel; knowledge of Alteryx/SQL or comparable finance systems is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results reporting (premiums, claims, reserves, acquisition costs).
• Oversee end-to-end month-end accounting process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain robust financial controls and support regulatory reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, regulatory reporting and external audit teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

Your new company

An established and highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with insurance sector expertise to take ownership of underwriting results reporting, month-end accounting and financial controls, while leading a small team in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate underwriting and financial reporting across a complex insurance portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, driving process improvements and partnering with a range of stakeholders across finance, actuarial, reinsurance and regulatory functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results reporting, including premiums, claims, reserves and acquisition costs.
• Manage and enhance the end-to-end month-end accounting process.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals.
• Partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, regulatory reporting and external audit teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong insurance accounting experience gained within the Lloyd's and/or company market.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with tools such as Alteryx, SQL or finance systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a well-established insurer with an excellent reputation in the London market.
• Broad exposure across financial and underwriting reporting.
• Leadership responsibility with genuine scope to influence processes and controls.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression.