Client Accountant: Board-Level Reporting & Captive Insurance

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Search-Select LTD seeks a Client Accountant to join the Finance Team, managing the accounting for a portfolio of captive insurance clients. The role offers exposure to Board-level activities and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decisions.

You will produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, supervise statutory reporting, and liaise with auditors and regulators. A professionally qualified background and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served accountant with experience producing management accounts.
• Experience with statutory accounts and regulatory deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with clients and internal/external stakeholders.
• Desirable experience in insurance, captives, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for a portfolio of captive insurance clients.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts with commentary.
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare Isle of Man tax and IPT returns.
• Monitor cash levels and liquidity.
• Interface with IOMFSA and shareholders as needed.
• Provide management information, forecasts, and budgeting.
• Support enhancements to financial systems and processes.
• Contribute to board-level financial discussions.

Skills

Client accounting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CA or time-served)

Job description

Search-Select LTD seeks a Client Accountant to join the Finance Team, managing the accounting for a portfolio of captive insurance clients. The role offers exposure to Board-level activities and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decisions.

You will produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, supervise statutory reporting, and liaise with auditors and regulators. A professionally qualified background and strong communication skills are essential.