Management Accountant

Oliver James; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Insurance sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time role involves assisting with financial operations and reporting while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial operations within Financial Services.
• Experience with various regulatory reporting regimes (GAAP, IFRS17, SII).

Responsibilities

• Assist with Financial Accounting, period close, and bank reconciliations.
• Improve local and functional processes within the finance department.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem-Solving

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

MS SQL Server

VBA

Python

Job description

Management Accountant

Our esteemed client, a prestigious entity in the Insurance sector, is actively seeking a meticulous and dedicated Accountant to enrich their finance department. This full-time, permanent opportunity is based at their well-established offices in the financial district.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role involves assisting with Financial Accounting, period close, and bank reconciliations.

Skills / Knowledge

• Good knowledge and experience of ERP (sub-ledgers and ledger) aspects of accounting systems and processes.
• Understanding of external regulations (e.g., Solvency II, statutory reporting, IFRS 17).
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with team members.
• Proactive mindset to improve processes locally and functionally.

Experience

• Experience in financial operations within a regulated Financial Services environment.
• Experience in process optimization within finance operations.
• Experience managing data quality, analysis, and traceability for reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience working with actuarial and finance departments in an insurance company.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting regimes (GAAP, IFRS 17, SII) is desirable.
• Experience working with SAP data is desirable.
• Strong skills in MS SQL Server, Excel, and Access; experience with VBA, R, or Python is a plus.
• Experience with Azure cloud-based systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of ResQ or similar actuarial reserving tools is desirable.
• Understanding of data structures, database design, and cloud data environments.
• Experience in data reconciliation, automation, and financial reporting processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across actuarial, finance, and operations teams.