Assistant Financial Accountant

Gen Re; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional working environment

Performance-based remuneration

Diversity and inclusion policies

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their London finance team. The role focuses on expense reporting and involves data extraction, control checks, and reporting preparation. Candidates should be AAT qualified or pursuing their CIMA/ACCA qualifications, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Excel. The company offers a professional environment that values collaboration and communication, as well as a performance-based remuneration package. Closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or pursuing ACCA/CIMA qualifications.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation abilities.
• Prior experience in an accounting role.
• Good understanding of accruals and prepayments.
• Knowledge of VAT returns preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team player with proactive attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information and reporting for the finance team.
• Maintain control checks for data accuracy.
• Assist in the external audit process.
• Suggest process improvements to streamline reporting.
• Record financial data in SAP (GL Package).
• Ensure timely and complete returns for review.
• Stay updated with changes in reporting regimes.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and assist external audits.
• Maintain procedures manuals.
• Prepare ad-hoc returns and participate in projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Advanced Excel

Education

AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA stage 1

ACCA/CIMA part 1

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gen Re UK – Assistant Financial Accountant – London

Gen Re UK has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Financial Accountant based in London. The Finance team is one of Gen Re's global teams which support all the Gen Re companies in London, including Faraday.

Main Purpose of the Role

Working as an integral part of the London Finance Team the role will initially focus on expense reporting and will develop to include assistance with the timely and accurate preparation of management reporting and reporting across the Gen Re group companies in London (this includes Gen Re London Reinsurance branches, Faraday Lloyds Syndicate and its associated companies and other group insurance companies managed by the Finance team).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of a wide range of information and reporting completed by the London Finance team including prepayments and accruals schedules.
• Extract data from source systems, applying appropriate adjustments transparently and providing outputs and analysis to support the submission of Information.
• Maintain and develop control checks to ensure workings are consistent and accurate with underlying data.
• Make and recommend process changes and streamline the production of information.
• Record and input financial data in SAP (GL Package).
• Ensure all information and returns are prepared in a timely manner and complete for review.
• Remain up to date with changes in reporting regimes and assist the implementation of such changes.
• Liaise with both internal and external clients including assisting the external audit team with questions as and when they arise.
• Maintain procedures manuals for areas of focus.
• Prepare ad‑hoc additional returns as and when required and involve in ad‑hoc projects where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or passed their CIMA/ACCA stage 1 with relevant experience in an accounting role to support this. Commit to starting or continuing your ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate data while paying particular attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple priorities and operate various applications to meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of accruals and prepayments and how they are calculated.
• Knowledge of the preparation of VAT returns.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be easy to approach and able to convey information, ideas and viewpoints appropriately.
• Self‑motivated and willing to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).

We Offer You

• Highly professional working environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility and diversity.
• Flat management hierarchy and team‑based environment that promotes collaboration and free‑flowing communication.
• Performance‑based remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing Date

15 January 2026

Our Address

Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)

It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance