Assistant Accountant

Insight Recruitment Solutions Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm in London is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of entities. The role offers hands-on exposure to financial reporting and management accounts, ideal for a part-qualified accountant seeking to develop in the Lloyd’s market. Responsibilities include preparing statutory financial statements and assisting with audits. Strong Excel skills and a collaborative working style are essential.

Qualifications

• Some accounting experience within insurance is preferred.
• Capable of preparing reconciliations and accurate postings to trial balance.
• Familiar with management account preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting.
• Perform accounting entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

An insurance group operating within the Lloyd’s market is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and reporting for a portfolio of entities.

The role sits within a collaborative finance team and offers hands-on exposure to financial reporting, management accounts, audits, and regulatory requirements. It's a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to gain specialist market experience and develop toward full qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the preparation of statutory financial statements

Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting for their entities

Perform accounting entries and reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and journals to trial balance

Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support across the corporate member portfolio

Assist with external audits and coordinate audit deliverables

Represent the business on internal or external working groups as required

Develop familiarity with Lloyd’s reporting and compliance obligations

Skills & Experience:

Some accounting experience within insurance (Lloyd’s market preferred but not essential)

Capable of preparing reconciliations and accurate postings to trial balance

Familiar with management account preparation

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets

Good general IT literacy and willingness to learn bespoke systems (training provided)

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage tasks to deadline

Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style

Qualifications:

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), actively studying toward full qualification

This is a great opportunity for a motivated assistant accountant to develop in a specialist Lloyd’s reporting environment, with support from an experienced finance team and exposure to senior stakeholders and external auditors.