Company Accountant (6m FTC)

Arthur; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurance brokerage in London is seeking a Company Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves maintaining day-to-day bookkeeping, managing month-end processes, and ensuring accurate accounting practices. Candidates should have 3–4 years of relevant experience, be part-qualified accountants, and possess strong Excel skills. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Study support towards qualification

Positive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journals and accounts.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping for international holding entities.
• Oversee month-end processes like reconciliations and journal postings.
• Collaborate with various finance functions to ensure accurate accounting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company Accountant – FTC
Location:London (3 days office based)
Salary:£45,000-£50,000

About the Role

We've partnered with a growing insurance brokerage, who are looking for aCompany Accountantto join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll support the financial reporting for our international holding entities and help drive automation and standardisation across expense and cash processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping for international holding entities
• Month-end processes: journal postings, reconciliations (expenses, accruals, payroll, VAT, bank recs)
• Collaborate with Group Finance (US), AP, payroll, tax, and treasury to ensure accurate accounting
• Review and assess accounting treatment under UK GAAP and US GAAP
• Proactively improve processes and controls
• Support the development of Workday and enhance system control processes
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects

About You

• 3–4 years’ relevant experience
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journals and accounts
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Experience with Workday is a plus (not essential)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Study support towards qualification
• Positive and collaborative team culture in a fast-growing business
• Opportunity to work in a global organisation undergoing rapid expansion

The Process
Two-stage interview process with the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders.