Technical Accountant

Robert Walters; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Technical Accountant to join a dynamic team in London. This role is pivotal in enhancing the financial operations of a leading organisation, where your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial data. You'll engage with stakeholders, manage crucial accounting processes, and produce insightful reports that drive decision-making. The company prides itself on a supportive culture that values collaboration and empowers its employees. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of business objectives and financial operations.
• Excellent communication skills and effective people management.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting activities and maintain controls over trial balance production.
• Produce reports and analyses to inform decision making.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Attention to Detail

FCA Regulations Knowledge

Numeracy Skills

Job description

Technical Accountant (14145) City of London, England

Job Title: Technical Accountant
Job Type: 6-month contract
Salary: £500 to £550 per day Inside IR35
Location: London (3 days in the office required)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial operations of a leading organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data, maintaining controls over trial balance production, and preparing reports on financial performance. This role requires a strong understanding of market dynamics, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What you'll do:

1. Contribute to, monitor and advise on business plans to ensure optimal delivery of results
2. Support the implementation of the Finance strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets
3. Adhere to Finance standards, policies, procedures, instructions and good practice to operate controls, minimise risk and maximise efficiency
4. Perform finance activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements
5. Establish, strengthen and develop relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues
6. Manage accounting processes within timelines and to the required control standards
7. Produce reports, analyses and management information to inform decision making

What you bring:

1. Strong understanding of business objectives
2. Sound working knowledge of gross and ceded premium, claims, expenses, investments and FX processing
3. Good working knowledge of FCA regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Highly numerate with attention to detail
6. Effective people management skills with experience in delegating outsourced activities

What sets this company apart:
Our client is a renowned organisation known for its commitment towards providing high-quality services. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. They believe in empowering their employees by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Their culture is one of collaboration, where every team member's contribution is valued and recognised.

What's next:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you! Apply today by clicking on the link. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!