Finance Operations Accountant (12mth FTC)

Polo; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

Employee assistance program

Electric Vehicle leasing scheme

Volunteer days

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Polo in London is looking for a Finance Operations Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will act as a key link between Finance and the Data team, ensuring data integrity and supporting syndicate reporting while helping develop the Data Warehouse systems.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge in insurance accounting and strong Excel skills, alongside a methodical approach to work. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and various perks like hybrid working and private health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with large volumes of data.
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail.
• Capability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Data Team and Finance Team.
• Check calculations of Gross written and earned premium.
• Identify errors in calculations and suggest improvements.
• Assist in implementing new syndicates in the DWH.

Skills

Knowledge of Insurance accounting

Experience in working in a project environment

Good reconciliation skills

Excellent Excel skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to liaise across different teams

Knowledge of AI or willingness to learn

Job description

Finance Operations Accountant (12mth FTC)

Department: Managing Agency

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Description

Polo Managing Agency (PMA) is a third‑party managing agency operating within the Lloyd’s market, supporting syndicates on behalf of third‑party capital providers. As the business continues to grow, there has been significant investment in financial systems and data capabilities, particularly through the development of a Data Warehouse (DWH).

This role will act as a key link between Finance and the Data team, supporting both business‑as‑usual processes and ongoing development of the DWH. The position will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data, supporting syndicate reporting, and driving improvements in processes and controls.

This is a remote role, with some visits to the London office periodically.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise between Data Team and Finance Team.
• Check calculations of Gross written and earned premium (and associated acquisition costs) as performed by the DWH.
• Identify errors in calculations and any required manual adjustments for the close process.
• Identify any control weaknesses to the process and recommend improvements.
• Assist implementing the DWH new syndicates including implementing new writing and earnings patterns.
• Establish and document effective controls over process and data in the DWH and downstream into Finance modules (post DWH calculations currently in Excel).
• Develop exception reporting using AI where appropriate.
• Identify and assist in developing new calculations in the DWH e.g. switching‑to‑signed (i.e. where premium is changed from being recognised on the basis of underwriter estimate to being recognised on the basis of Signed messages).
• Identify and test reports from the DWH as required by PMA on behalf of third‑party syndicates.
• Help developing use of AI where appropriate to reduce reliance on Excel use downstream of DWH e.g. Data exception reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of Insurance accounting.
• Experience in working in a project environment.
• Ability to liaise with people of different levels and experience and skill-sets e.g. IT, Data, Finance, Actuarial.
• Good reconciliation skills.
• Methodical work practices.
• Experience in dealing with large volumes of data and excellent Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of AI or a willingness to learn and share knowledge to help modernize processes and implement the benefits of technological change.

Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 26 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.

You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme and regular sports and social events.

Benefits Band 3