Client Accountant (Insurance)

Acumen Group; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Client Accountant to join their UK finance team. This role requires a CA(SA) with 0 to 3 years of experience, ideally within the insurance sector. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, maintaining client records, and processing payroll. The candidate should have strong reporting skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably with insurance industry exposure.
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory returns is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns.
• Maintain ledgers and client records.
• Process and approve journals, payments, and reference data.
• Monitor cash balances and manage invoices.
• Process payroll.
• Liaise with auditors, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Support audits and assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Follow and improve internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Strong reporting and accounting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Confident communicator

Team player

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Proficient in Outlook

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Assistant Vice President | Acumen Group | Outsourcing | Remote Resources | Recruitment | South Africa, UK, Bermuda |…

We’re looking for a Client Accountant to join a growing UK finance team. This role is ideal for a CA(SA) with 0 to 3 years post‑qualification experience, preferably with insurance industry exposure.

About the Role

You’ll support a portfolio of clients by delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls and ensuring deadlines are met. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Maintain ledgers and client records
• Process and approve journals, payments and reference data
• Monitor cash balances and manage invoices
• Process payroll
• Liaise with auditors, clients and regulatory bodies
• Support audits and assist with ad‑hoc projects
• Follow and improve internal controls and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• CA(SA)
• Insurance industry experience
• Strong reporting and accounting skills
• Attention to detail and excellent time management
• Confident communicator and team player
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory returns is a bonus

If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We appreciate the time and effort you’ve invested in applying for this position and encourage you to keep an eye on our page for future opportunities.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services, Insurance, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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