Management Accountant *Ambitious Insurance Borkerage*

Hays Accountancy and Finance; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing specialist insurance broker in London is looking for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your management accounting skills while working closely with the Head of Finance and a collaborative team. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial insights to support business decisions. If you're studying ACCA or CIMA and eager to grow within the insurance sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in an insurance finance team is essential.
• Currently studying ACCA or CIMA is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and P&L analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Variance Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Financial Compliance

Multi-Currency Transactions

Education

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Job description

Your new company

I am working with a growing specialist Lloyd's insurance broker in the heart of London, who is expanding their finance team and seeking to hire a Part-Qualified / Finalist Management Accountant. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in the financial operations of the firm, working within a collaborative team of five.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who is currently studying ACCA or CIMA and looking to develop their management accounting experience within the insurance sector.

Your new role

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Manage cash flow reporting and assist in liquidity planning.
• Support the monthly close process, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with regulatory and Lloyd's reporting requirements.
• Assist in the audit process, providing required documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, providing financial insights to support business decisions.
• Develop and improve financial controls and processes within the firm.
• Handle multi-currency transactions and reconciliations in line with industry standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in an insurance finance team
• Experience producing management accounts
• Actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA

What you need to do now

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