Assistant Accountant (Syndicate)

JSS Search; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurer in London seeks an Entry Level Assistant Syndicate Accountant to support regulatory reporting and finance operations. The role involves preparing core regulatory returns, overseeing offshore teams, maintaining trial balances, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Candidates should possess a strong academic background. This is a full-time position in the finance function.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of core regulatory returns.
• Assist with ancillary submissions to regulatory bodies.
• Oversee offshore finance operations team.
• Review and sign off key reconciliations.
• Maintain trial balances.
• Contribute to internal controls maintenance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Liaise with external auditors.

Education

University degree or school-leaver equivalent

Job description

Assistant Syndicate Accountant opportunity with a leading specialty insurer. This role sits within the Syndicate Finance function of a London-based insurance organisation operating in the specialty market. The position supports senior finance professionals in delivering Lloyd’s and group reporting to meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of core regulatory returns in line with Lloyd’s reporting standards and deadlines
• Assist with ancillary submissions to relevant regulatory bodies
• Oversee the offshore finance operations team, ensuring robust balance sheet controls and accurate bookkeeping
• Review and sign off key reconciliations to audit standards, escalating issues as needed
• Maintain trial balances, including investment and cash asset processes
• Contribute to the maintenance and testing of internal controls for group reporting (e.g., SOX compliance)
• Identify and implement process improvements through feedback and collaboration
• Liaise with external auditors, providing requested data and responses

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (university degree or school-leaver equivalent)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

Industries

• Insurance, Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, and Insurance Carriers

Location: London Area, United Kingdom