Assistant Investment Accountant FTC

Brit Insurance; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is seeking an Assistant Investment Accountant on a fixed-term contract. The role involves handling cash matching, reconciliation, and investment accounting while collaborating with the Investment Team. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment accounting and cash matching.
• Ability to prepare reports and manage reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash matching and reconciliation.
• Prepare reports and manage monthly reconciliations.
• Support finance projects and liaise with teams.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Cash Matching

Reconciliation

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Job description

Role Details

We’re looking for an Assistant Investment Accountant - FTC

About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist—to help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver risk services. Our team is empowered to help our customers not only survive the risks they face but also stay proactive and continue moving forward. We see the uncertainty of tomorrow as an opportunity to seize; it’s full of potential—not to fear, but to embrace. This mindset benefits our customers and our employees alike.

While we shape the future of risk for our brokers and clients, we also want to help you shape your future at Brit: a future of growth, both professionally and personally. If you’re looking to make a real difference, read on.

What you’ll be doing

• Handling cash matching, reconciliation, and investment accounting.
• Working closely with our Investment Team to ensure timely and accurate investment data.
• Preparing reports, managing monthly reconciliations, and collaborating with counterparts and third parties.
• Reviewing fund accounting when needed and supporting Brit Group reporting to Fairfax.
• Developing our investment data warehouse, producing accurate reports, and delivering regulatory returns.
• Participating in process improvements with the Investment & Treasury team.
• Engaging in finance projects, supporting the Future of Finance initiative, and liaising with teams and auditors.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements, maintaining procedures manuals, and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Our Employee Resource Groups provide safe spaces for sharing experiences, aspirations, and suggestions on how we can improve.

Accessibility

Our office is located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB), on floors 17, 18, and 39. All floors are accessible by lift, with building staff available to assist.

Closest transit links include:

• Liverpool Street Station (7 mins)
• Bank Station (6 mins)
• Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins)
• Aldgate Station (7 mins)

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), just outside the building.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact us.