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Syndicate Accountant

Red 10

London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in insurance is seeking an Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves ledger preparation, data analysis, and ensuring accurate monthly and quarterly financial postings. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in accounting, ideally within the insurance sector, and be working towards a professional qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years' experience as an Accountant, preferably in insurance.
  • Experience in financial data completion and calculations with accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in ledger preparation and data analysis.
  • Take ownership of journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide support for daily cash postings and payment runs.

Skills

Basic accounting principles
MS Office skills
Excel

Education

Studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

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Permanent opportunity, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office), up to £45k base + bonus and excellent benefits package

KEY SKILLS:

  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and studying towards professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
  • Some insurance commercial experience
  • Excellent MS Office skills including Excel

THE ROLE:
The Accountant will work within the finance team assisting in ledger preparation and data analysis. You will take ownership of monthly / quarterly journal postings and allocations and balance sheet reconciliations including any investigative work required, provide cover & support to ensure daily cash postings, balance monitoring & arranging expense, direct brokerage and claims payments for the weekly payment run are completed as required.

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have 2-3yrs experience working as an Accountant preferably from within the insurance sector. You will be working towards your professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent), demonstrate experience in completing data and perform calculations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to able to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and to meet deadlines with experience using MS Office (including MS Excel) and Accounting ledger software.

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