Senior Syndicate Accountant

NACBA; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Lloyd's insurer in London is seeking a Senior Syndicate Accountant to join their financial accounting team. The role involves ensuring the integrity of the Syndicate general ledger, approving balance sheet reconciliations, and managing the external audit process. Success in this position requires a qualified accountant with relevant Lloyd's reporting experience and knowledge of UK GAAP. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career development are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Experience in Lloyd's of London reporting is essential.
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of Syndicate general ledger and all Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Review and approve monthly Syndicate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage external Syndicate audit during statutory cycles as needed.
• Assist in preparing monthly report and quarterly board packs.
• Support production of regulatory returns and internal planning.
• Train junior staff members.

Skills

Lloyd's of London reporting experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Job description

I am currently working with a specialist Lloyd's insurer who are looking for a senior syndicate accountant to join their financial accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for for accurate preparation, timely delivery and presentation of the Syndicate related financial results to the Syndicate Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring the integrity of Syndicate general ledger, including delivery of all Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls
• Review and approve monthly Syndicate balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing the external Syndicate audit working during statutory cycles as required
• Assist in preparing the monthly report, syndicate executive pack, and quarterly syndicate board packs.
• Support and review the production of all necessary regulatory returns and internal planning.
• Supply data in specified formats to Group Reporting, Risk, and other departments.
• Train junior staff members and enable the Team to have the necessary job knowledge and/or professional qualification

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Lloyd's of London reporting experience
• Knowledge of UK GAAP