Reporting Accountant (12 month FTC)

Chaucer Syndicates Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty insurance group as a Reporting Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves enhancing reporting processes, producing syndicate reports, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting and reporting rules.
• Strong report writing and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve syndicate reporting processes.
• Assist with syndicate reporting to Lloyd’s.
• Support the audit process by liaising with auditors.

Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Self-Motivated

Flexibility

Accountability

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA)

Knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting and reporting rules

UK GAAP

Solvency II

Companies Act

Tools

Advanced Excel

Lloyd’s software

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Job Profile Summary

Working within the Finance department of Chaucer, a leading specialty insurance group with Lloyd’s and Company market operations, headquartered in London with international hubs for Europe, Latin America and Asia. Chaucer benefits from the ownership of China Re, a Hong Kong listed entity, and one of the top 10 reinsurance companies in the world.

Reporting Accountant (12 month FTC)

Working within the Finance department of Chaucer, a leading specialty insurance group with Lloyd’s and Company market operations, headquartered in London with international hubs for Europe, Latin America and Asia. Chaucer benefits from the ownership of China Re, a Hong Kong listed entity, and one of the top 10 reinsurance companies in the world.

The role will be responsible for reviewing existing processes, identifying and embedding improvements to gain efficiencies. The role includes preparing Lloyd’s regulatory returns and associated management information, as well as developing analytical tools and reports to support the information produced.

Job Responsibilities

1. Review existing syndicate reporting processes and identify areas for improvement. Embed process efficiencies to streamline and automate reporting where possible.
2. Develop standardised process documents for each output.
3. Assist with the production of syndicate reporting to Lloyd’s, including:
4. QMB, Solvency II, US and Canadian situs reporting, RRQ.
5. Annual and underwriting year financial statements.
6. Produce analytics and commentary to support queries related to syndicate reporting.
7. Liaise with involved parties to ensure timely and standard-compliant delivery of reports.
8. Ensure reports are produced according to schedules, allowing time for management review.
9. Develop diagnostics and interact with underwriters and actuaries to understand the figures.
10. Support the audit process by liaising with auditors and ensuring timely provision of required information.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines with flexibility.
• Sense of accountability and ownership of work.
• Focus on quality of outputs.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision, problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take additional responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.

Education & Knowledge

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Knowledge of Lloyd’s accounting and reporting rules, UK GAAP, Solvency II, Companies Act.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Lloyd’s software (desirable).

About Us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, helping protect industries worldwide. Our headquarters are in London, with international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai, and Singapore. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, recruiting based on merit and promoting equal opportunity. Flexible working arrangements are considered.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Insurance