Syndicate Finance Manager - Interim

Davies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization is seeking a Syndicate Finance Manager to oversee regulatory returns and support the finance department. Responsibilities include preparation of Lloyd's Financial Regulatory returns, monthly accounting, and managing team members. Required skills include a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong Lloyd’s reporting experience, and proficiency in relevant IT systems. This role offers extensive employee benefits, including a pension contribution, private medical coverage, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Discounts for over 800 retailers

25 days holiday

Well-being centre

Recognition programme

Pension - company contribution at 10%

Private medical with annual health check

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Solid experience of Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
• Qualified Accountant with a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of all Lloyd’s Finance Regulatory returns.
• Plan and produce monthly and quarterly accounting information.
• Support the Head of Syndicate Finance in the Finance Department.

Skills

Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines

Ability to progress issues on own initiative

Ability to work in an orderly manner

Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles

Solid experience of Lloyd’s reporting requirements

Sound knowledge of IT systems, especially Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Vision

Sun Accounts

Job description

Syndicate Finance Manager - Interim

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Peter Brightman

Description

To undertake regulatory and monthly management reporting in respect of certain Lloyd’s entities in support of the Head of Syndicate Finance, as required. To attend Managing Agency committees and boards at Syndicate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation of all Lloyd’s Finance Regulatory returns for Lloyd’s Syndicates within deadlines. To include Annual Returns, Solvency ll Returns, Quarterly Returns, US and Canadian Reporting (including Schedules F & P), and US and Canadian SIS. There is also the need for UK Tax returns.
• The planning and production of monthly and quarterly accounting information, syndicate annual report and accounts, and financial schedules.
• Providing support to the Head of Syndicate Finance in all aspects of the Finance Department.
• Liaise with management, auditors, actuaries and external clients as necessary.
• Contributing to the development of the systems for syndicate reporting.
• Managerial and supervisory responsibility for junior members of the team.
• Develop an understanding of the risks and controls relevant to the finance function, operate within the prescribed procedures and guidelines and report/discuss issues with the line manager.
• Ad hoc finance projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Personal Skills:

• Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to Head of Syndicate Finance.
• Ability to work in an orderly and well organised fashion.
• Willingness to learn and put in extra effort when circumstances require.

Professional Skills:

• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Solid experience of Lloyd’s reporting requirements, including involvement in the preparation of Core Lloyd’s Market Returns.
• Sound knowledge of IT systems in use within the Asta accounting function – especially Excel, Vision, Sun Accounts.

Job Benefits

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:

• Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service).
• Well-being centre.
• Recognition programme.
• Family friendly employer.
• Pension - company contribution at 10%.
• Life Assurance (10 x basic salary).
• Private medical with an annual health check.
• Development, training, and professional qualification.
• Employee volunteering programme.