Interim Technical Analyst / Accountant

Insight Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading underwriter company in London is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant/Analyst for a 12-month interim role. The position involves financial reporting, data analysis, and oversight across various entities. Candidates should have experience in the London Market, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. The company promotes diversity and offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the London Market, ideally Lloyd’s.
• Strong understanding of the underwriting P&L.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provision of reporting for all underwriting entities.
• Preparation and review of UK GAAP and Solvency II results.
• Delivery of financial analysis to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Data analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerQuery

SQL

Job description

Overview

A Lloyd’s underwriter is looking for a Senior Technical Accountant /Analyst with strong data and analytical skills to join its finance team on a 12-month interim basis. This role is key to supporting the accurate delivery of financial reporting and analysis across a range of underwriting entities, including syndicates and reinsurance structures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for actuals, forecasts, and Solvency II submissions, with regular interaction across Finance, Actuarial, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of reporting for all underwriting entities
• Preparation and review of UK GAAP and Solvency II underwriting results, forecasts and plans
• Delivery of financial analysis to stakeholders across the business
• Oversight of accounting across various Lloyd’s and group entities
• Maintenance and development of the Annual Accounting Model
• Supporting process improvements to streamline reporting and data flows

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in the London Market, ideally Lloyd’s
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of the underwriting P&L
• Data analysis skills with advanced Excel; knowledge of Power BI, PowerQuery or SQL is beneficial
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

This is a contract role offering the chance to work in a high-performing team with exposure across multiple areas of a Lloyd’s underwriting business. Suitable for professionals seeking an interim role in a technical and collaborative environment.

Our client is committed to diversity in all its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process. They offer a hybrid working environment.