Financial Accountant - Insurance

Hays; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Lloyds insurance broker as a Financial Accountant in the City of London, where you'll leverage your 5+ years of experience in insurance finance. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment, balancing onsite and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a finance function.
• Experience with insurance companies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounting and reporting information.
• Prepare month-end journals and account reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT and tax return production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Accountant / Insurance / Hybrid / City of London / £40k - £50k

Your new company

You will be joining a global Lloyds insurance broker in the City of London who have been established in the world of insurance for over 50 years. They are looking for an experienced financial accountant with prior knowledge of working for an insurance finance team. You will be joining a finance team of 18 reporting to the finance director.

Your new role

1. Production of monthly management accounting and reporting information on a strict timetable for business units within the Group.
2. Production of general ledger journals, including international payrolls.
3. Monthly revenue reporting, including posting and reconciliation of technical ledgers.
4. Preparation of month-end journals, including intercompany and recurring charges.
5. Ownership and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of issues.
6. Assist with the production of information and data for VAT and tax returns, including those for overseas companies and branches.
7. Continual development of reporting solutions.
8. Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.
9. Stay updated with all regulatory and legal changes.
10. Maintain records on the company's systems at all times.
11. Respond promptly and accurately to urgent issues.
12. Create and update processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and currency.

What you'll need to succeed

1. 5+ years of experience working within a finance function.
2. Experience working with an insurance company is essential.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
4. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive daily rate and join a growing organization. You will be part of a friendly, close-knit team that supports your training, onboarding, learning, and development from day one. There is flexibility to work from home on an ad-hoc basis to promote work-life balance. When onsite in the City of London, you'll be in a fantastic area with excellent transport links.

What you need to do now

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