Junior Accountant – Finance & Reporting, Hybrid

Markel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Hybrid work structure

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Markel Group plc in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end activities and regulatory returns. You will work with experienced finance professionals and develop technical accounting knowledge to grow your career in finance.

The role offers exposure to UK GAAP and US GAAP, structured training, and opportunities to progress towards recognised qualifications (AAT, ACCA, SIGMA, ACA) within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial reporting processes and month-end activities.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a finance team and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of UK GAAP financial statements and regulatory returns.
• Assist in quarterly close including US GAAP disclosures and balance sheet analysis.
• Analyse data to create periodic finance reports and provide insights.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA

Job description

Markel Group plc in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end activities and regulatory returns. You will work with experienced finance professionals and develop technical accounting knowledge to grow your career in finance.

The role offers exposure to UK GAAP and US GAAP, structured training, and opportunities to progress towards recognised qualifications (AAT, ACCA, SIGMA, ACA) within a supportive, collaborative environment.