Syndicate Finance Controller — 6-Month Contract

acinrecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior syndicate finance contractor is sought to support year-end reporting, regulatory disclosures, and balance sheet controls for a Lloyd’s market insurer. The role involves coordinating agent reports, improving processes, and leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance reporting accuracy.

Candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and deep experience in syndicate accounting, UK GAAP, and Solvency II reporting, with the ability to trace underwriting data from systems to

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification.
• Strong experience in syndicate financial reporting and Lloyd’s systems.
• In-depth technical knowledge of insurance and reinsurance accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and Solvency II reporting.
• Understanding of Lloyd’s direct settlement process.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end reporting and coordination of managing agent reports.
• Set up annual reporting in WDesk and support Schedule 3 reporting.
• Review reporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting evidence.
• Assess ULAE provision and prepare technical accounting papers.
• Prepare year-end overseas regulatory reporting workings and establish processes for new obligations.
• Review and improve reporting processes with clear documentation and controls.
• Transfer reporting schedules from PowerPoint into WDesk.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency with automation and AI tools.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

Phinsys suite

WDesk

AI/Copilot tooling

Job description

A senior syndicate finance contractor is sought to support year-end reporting, regulatory disclosures, and balance sheet controls for a Lloyd’s market insurer. The role involves coordinating agent reports, improving processes, and leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance reporting accuracy.

Candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and deep experience in syndicate accounting, UK GAAP, and Solvency II reporting, with the ability to trace underwriting data from systems to