Assistant Investment Accountant FTC

Ki Insurance; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Investment Accountant for a fixed-term contract in London. This role involves critical tasks such as cash matching, reconciliation, and investment accounting, ensuring timely and accurate investment data. You will collaborate with the Investment Team and work on finance projects, supporting the Future of Finance initiative. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture, where every employee is respected and valued. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact while enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash matching, reconciliation, and investment accounting tasks.
• Prepare reports and manage monthly reconciliations accurately.

Skills

Cash Matching

Reconciliation

Investment Accounting

Report Preparation

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Investment Data Warehouse

Job description

Vacancy Name: Assistant Investment Accountant - FTC

Location: London

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 a risk service. A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward.

What you’ll be doing:
You'll handle cash matching, reconciliation, investment accounting, and work closely with our Investment Team. You'll ensure timely and accurate investment data, prepare reports, and manage monthly reconciliations. Working with counterparts and third parties will be key. You'll also review fund accounting when needed and deliver tasks for Brit Group reporting to Fairfax. Developing our investment data warehouse, producing accurate reports, and delivering regulatory returns are part of the gig. You'll also work on process improvements with the Investment & Treasury team. You'll get involved in finance projects, support the Future of Finance project, and liaise with various teams and auditors. You'll help identify and implement improvements, maintain procedures manuals, and ensure financial controls are met.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly:
We’ve got a truly diverse, genuinely inclusive work environment. We comfortably and confidently bring our whole selves to work, because we know we’ll be respected, valued and accepted whoever we are. Our Employee Resource groups are safe spaces for people to share their experiences, aspirations and suggestions about how we do things.

Accessibility:
We are located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB) and are situated on floors 17, 18, and 39. All of our floors are accessible by lift, and there are building staff on hand to point you in the right direction. The closest train / underground / DLR links are: 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), which is located just outside the building. If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please ask.