Corporate Accountant

Hamilton; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty insurance is seeking a Corporate Accountant in London. This role focuses on IT cost accounting and reporting, overseeing fixed assets, and supporting monthly financial processes. The ideal candidate will have accounting qualifications and experience in project accounting, contributing to a collaborative and vibrant work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in project/fixed asset accounting, preferably IT.
• Proficiency in accounting ledgers and strong Excel skills.
• Accounting qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost accounting and reporting for the technology department.
• Oversee fixed assets registers and manage monthly prepayment adjustments.
• Support monthly closing routines and assist with SOX control compliance.

Skills

Project accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Accounting qualification

Numeric degree

Tools

SUN accounting ledgers

Job description

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select, and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US, and Dublin. We work collaboratively, share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and believe that what we do each day is meaningful — to our customers and our business. We are 'In good company.' with everyone we interact with.

We're looking for a

Corporate Accountant

Based in our London office and reporting to the Finance Director, UK Corporate, this role will support the global corporate accounting function, focusing on IT cost accounting and reporting.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd's Syndicate and Dublin operating company, with a managing general agency in the US.

What you will do

1. Responsible for cost accounting and reporting for the technology department and ongoing global projects/initiatives.
2. Oversee the fixed assets registers monthly, including project capitalization, additions, depreciation/amortization entries, and reconciliations.
3. Manage monthly prepayment adjustments to costs.
4. Coordinate with project managers and accounts payable to ensure costs are accurately recorded in line with group policies.
5. Support monthly closing routines, tax accounting, management/external reporting, and reconciliations.
6. Assist with SOX control compliance for the Corporate Finance team.
7. Partner with IT management and project governance for cost forecasting, planning, and analyzing key trends and variances.
8. Prepare monthly reports, commentary, and presentations for management and committees, especially regarding IT costs.
9. Engage in other ad hoc projects as needed.

What you require for the role

• Experience in project/fixed asset accounting (preferably IT) and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting ledgers (SUN experience is desirable).
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Accounting qualification.
• A numeric degree is desirable but not essential.
• Cost recharge experience is desirable but not essential.

Conduct Standards

• Act with integrity.
• Act with due skill, care, and diligence.
• Be open and cooperative with regulators such as the CBI, FCA, and PRA.
• Prioritize customer interests and fairness.
• Observe proper standards of market conduct.
• Deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open, and Be More.

We embrace diversity, encouraging colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, fostering a respectful environment where everyone can contribute to building a great company.