Syndicate Accountant

NACBA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer in London is looking for a Syndicate Accountant to manage the timely accounting close and regulatory submissions. This 12-month contract role requires expertise in Lloyd's regulatory returns and significant experience in the insurance sector. Candidates must be qualified accountants with a strong understanding of multi-currency ledgers.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• 5+ years experience in the Lloyd's insurance market.
• Experience in completing Lloyd's regulatory returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the quarterly close process and present ledgers per UK GAAP.
• Complete Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Develop robust processes for regulatory returns.

Skills

Lloyd's regulatory returns

Multi-currency ledger structure

Account reconciliation

Process design and development

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

Insurance - London - Contract -£75k FTC - 12 month contract

I am currently working with a London market insurer in search of their next Syndicate Accountant.

The role will be responsible for the timely and accurate close of the accounting ledges, along with the preparation and submission of regulatory returns for the Syndicates.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the completion all aspects of the quarterly close process and present the ledgers in accordance with UK GAAP
• Responsible for completion of all Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations for review by the Senior Syndicate Accountant
• Assist in design and development of robust and repeatable processes to produce the regulatory returns for these to be as streamlined as possible
• Assist the Senior Syndicate Accountant in the preparation of the statutory accounts

What you'll need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or qualified by experience
• Experience within the Lloyd's insurance market for 5+ years
• Experience in the completion of Lloyd's regulatory returns
• Experience in the close process of a multi-currency ledger structure

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.