Senior Claims Accountant - Remote

Dekra Automotive Ltd; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive services provider is hiring a Senior Claims Accountant to lead efforts in transforming and standardising processes. This role involves resolving legacy issues, improving Claims Accounting systems, and ensuring accuracy. Candidates must have at least 5 years of accounting experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and intermediate Excel knowledge. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with flexible remote work options available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in different Accounting areas (AR, AP, GL).
• Experience with clean-up, data remediation, or post-migration activities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (intermediate formulas, PivotTables, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Lead clean-up activities across all Claims Accounting systems.
• Review and correct legacy claims data.
• Standardise Claims Accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

SAP R / 3 FI-module

Exact Globe

Excel

Job description

Senior Claims Accountant

Location: Flexible / Remote within Europe (with international travel as needed)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

Join our dynamic Claims Accounting Hub as a Senior Claims Accountant and play a pivotal role in transforming and standardising our processes across the group!

This senior position focuses on streamlining Claims Accounting data, systems, and postings across multiple legal entities.

You’ll lead initiatives to resolve legacy issues, clean up historical claims balances, and address complexities arising from demergers and system migrations.

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a hands‑on and structured approach, and the ability to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and ensure our Claims Accounting systems remain accurate, reliable, and audit‑ready.

In addition to this, as our Senior Claims Accountant you will be responsible for :

• Leading clean‑up activities across all Claims Accounting systems, ensuring complete and accurate accounting of claims‑related transactions.
• Reviewing and correcting legacy claims data, mapping errors, historical balances, and inconsistent postings across entities.
• Supporting post‑migration stabilisation following system changes or company demergers.
• Standardising Claims Accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls across the organisation.
• Identifying root causes of recurring claims‑related accounting issues and implement sustainable fixes.
• Improving system workflows and data integrity across SAP, Exact Globe, and related platforms.
• Identifying opportunities for process simplification, automation, and improved efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in different Accounting areas (AR, AP, GL)
• Experience with clean‑up, data remediation, or post‑migration activities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (intermediate formulas, PivotTables, data analysis).
• High attention to detail and ability to identify, analyse, and correct inconsistencies.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong follow‑up and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP R / 3 FI-module.
• Experience with clean‑up, data remediation, or post‑migration activities.
• Experience with Exact Globe or similar accounting software.
• AAT or equivalent qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience working across multiple legal entities or international environments.
• Additional European languages.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today!

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