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Insurance Accountant Date: 10 Mar 2025 Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £35000 - 50000 per annum Email: Ref: BT98 This Accountant position will be a key hire in the accounting and finance department of an extremely fast-growing insurance and financial technology firm. The successful candidate will be able to make an immediate impact helping to grow and automate the financial and reporting processes for the UK and EU businesses from the ground up. The company is growing quickly as they expand their operations and capitalise on momentum, creating exciting opportunities for growth and development. This is a hybrid role located in London. The company offer an exceptional benefits package which includes flexible annual leave entitlement, stock options, bonus structure, pension contribution, healthcare cash plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection insurance and critical illness insurance. Responsibilities Handle enquiries from clients, brokers, and underwriters. Record and manage accounts receivable, commissions, client premiums. Prepare monthly data/bordereaux reports. Conduct bank reconciliations and cash matching. Multi currency and multi company general ledger tasks. Set up and maintain claim funds with insurers and clients. Provide administrative and operational support for the preparation of invoices. Ensure compliance with group procedures and regulations. Support operational governance and decision making. Prepare Ad hoc reports.

Overview Our client - a global financial markets trading company - is seeking a Senior Credit Controller / Reinsurance Accounting Technician. The role is based in London, is permanent, and offers a salary of £38,500 to £40,000 per annum. Reference: db. Responsibilities Provide analytical support to the business and liaise with other departments to extract and distribute pertinent information. Financial modelling and review of business opportunities. Provide analytical and administrative support. Management sales reporting and tracking. Provide financial information, insight, and analysis to management for timely decision making. Ad hoc reporting on trade deals to assist team management with performance, client tenders and divisional strategy. Cost analysis on the c.1,300 broking team group wide. Liaise with the data scientist team to extract data from bespoke databases and create real time reports. Analyse, identify and support continuous changes and improvements to broking data. Support the business with broking financial systems. Contribute to key projects and new initiatives. Support other administrative functions including financial analysis of the broking segment. Set up and report on capital and signage spend. Business intelligence reporting. Qualifications Degree in Accounting or a related discipline. At least two years of experience as a financial data and MI modelling analyst. Strong analytical skills and numeracy. Understanding of economics supporting a UK business. Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and Power BI for data extraction and analysis. Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with various business departments. Flexible and able to adapt to changing brief. Budget awareness. Efficient and collaborative working style. Contact Email:

A global financial markets trading company in London is seeking a Senior Credit Controller. This permanent position offers a salary of £38,500 to £40,000 per annum. You will provide analytical support, conduct financial modeling, and collaborate with various departments to optimize financial information and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and at least two years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS-Excel and Power BI.

A global financial markets trading company is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to provide financial accounting services and ensure compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements. The successful candidate will have a degree in Accounting and be studying for a financial accounting qualification such as ACCA. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, participating in audits, and ensuring accurate monthly reporting. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and be proficient in tools like SAP and Excel.

Senior Credit Controller Our client is a global financial markets trading company and a small exchange based trading and broking firm. We are looking for a graduate with a Degree in Accounting. Position details: Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum Type: Permanent Location: London Date posted: 13 Nov 2023 Reference: BT764 Contact: Insurance Credit Control - £29,000 This leading insurance underwriter has an excellent market reputation and is continuing to expand. The company is looking for a new staff member to assist in providing a robust and scalable Credit Control service, expediting cash allocation and debt collection while liaising with brokers, underwriters, treasury, international offices and outsourced service providers. As a growing company and a relatively new team there are opportunities to be involved in various operational initiatives, including process improvement, data quality and automation projects. Main Duties Under the guidance of the Credit Control Manager, administer credit control tasks. Liaise with brokers, underwriters, treasury, international offices and outsourced providers in the settlement of bureau and non bureau premium payments. Raise inter company transfers and outgoing payments. Contribute to meeting KPIs in terms of reducing aged debt and unallocated cash within the Group. Assist in the production of reports for the Operations Committee and Credit Risk Committee. Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives to reduce aged debt, unallocated cash and premium queries. Attend training sessions and other meetings, as and when required. Assist with and undertake tasks as defined by the Credit Control Manager.

Company Secretarial Assistant - Global FTSE Listed Company Our client is searching for a Company Secretarial Assistant to support the Group Secretariat function at a global FTSE listed company. Key Responsibilities Assist with statutory compliance work for UK subsidiary companies, ensuring relevant documents are filed at Companies House in accordance with statutory deadlines and corporate records are maintained and up to date. Maintain the global entity management system (Diligent Entities) to keep details for Group subsidiaries updated and support production of the Group Structure Chart. Prepare and execute corporate documentation resolutions, powers of attorney and proxies for routine business and organise notarisation/apostille as required. Administer and support the PLC Board and PLC Committees, including use of Diligent Boards. Support projects relating to acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructuring, corporate transactions and other ad hoc projects as requested. Assist with year end processes, review and oversee the signing process for UK subsidiary accounts and work on the Annual Report & Accounts and ancillary documentation for the Company. Organise and run the AGM and any other general meetings. Administer regulatory Stock Exchange announcements as required. Administer share plans operated by the Group (ShareSave and Long Term Incentive Plan) and liaise with the Employee Benefit Trustee as required. Liaise with the Group's registrars and brokers in relation to shareholder matters. Deal with ad hoc queries from Group companies. Qualifications & Skills Graduate with a Degree in Accounting or preferably a graduate CGI qualified or partly qualified. 1 2 years' work experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of the Companies Act, listed company regime and UK Corporate Governance Code. Good written and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent administration skills with proficiency in MS Office and ideally experience of using Diligent Entities and Diligent Boards. Contact Email: Ref: db486136

Our client is a global financial markets trading company in London looking for a Senior Credit Controller Reinsurance Accounting Technician. Salary: £60,000 - £71,500 per annum. We are looking for a graduate with a Degree in Accounting. Responsibilities Organise audits of all outsourced service providers to whom the company delegates authority, including audit preparation, on-site fieldwork, drafting audit reports and tracking closure of audit findings. Provide independent, unbiased assurance and validation that OSPs are operating as expected and complying with contractual and regulatory requirements. Plan, organise and carry out audits both onsite and remotely, travelling as required and following the agency audit plan. Report and make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, monitor management's response and facilitate implementation. Preparation and delivery of audit reports. Identify any risks arising from agency audits and ensure appropriate remedial action is communicated and taken. Maintain the audit tracker and full audit records and evidence of testing work undertaken. Escalate overdue audit findings. Assist with annual audit planning and reporting to relevant management committees. Work alongside other business units or external resources on specialist ad hoc audit projects. Carry out due diligence/onboarding processes to ensure the suitability of potential new business partners and report findings. Provide support to colleagues or other business units or external resources for ad hoc requests or longer term projects. Qualifications Graduate with a Degree in Accounting. Strong delegated authority background and experience with underwriting, claims, product distribution, finance, reporting, IT, governance and compliance. Benefits: highly respected insurance organisation, hybrid work environment, generous benefits package including bonus.

A fast-growing insurance firm in London seeks an Insurance Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage client communications, handle accounts receivable, and oversee financial reporting. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum along with an exceptional benefits package including stock options, private medical insurance, and more. The successful candidate will contribute to automating financial processes and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Overview Our client is looking for a Senior Credit Controller Reinsurance Accounting Technician to £50,000. Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company, a small Exchange based Trading and Broking firm. Job Details Date: 18 Aug 2023 Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £28000 - 30000 per annum Email: Ref: db43235 Position Summary We are looking for a Graduate with a minimum of 6 months experience within an Investment Management or financial Services firm to provide Business Analyst and Research Support to the directors of Wealth And Investment Management firm. Responsibilities Business Management/ Research for the COO and CEO On a day-to-day basis, support the COO in investigation and resolution of BAU issues to help ensure the smooth running of the firm. Assist with preparation of presentations, board papers, strategy documents and other papers. Take on direct responsibility for other on going or ad hoc processes as required. As necessary, assess new requirements and work with the appropriate business area(s) to embed into BAU. Represent the COO in project meetings as required. Work with the MI team to maintain and improve operational MI/BI over time. Meeting preparation. Liaise with contributors to ensure papers are provided and meeting packs are prepared on a timely basis. For some committees, and all ad hoc meetings, take minutes. Maintain action lists, project logs and trackers, and ensure progress between meetings. Key Competencies Good soft skills as well as an ability to understand and communicate technical details. Must be able to work well with people at all levels of the organisation. Proactive in identifying issues and areas requiring improvement, and ensuring resolution. Good time management, and ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Skilled in using Microsoft Office products, in particular advanced Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint. Experience in an Investment Management business, with some exposure to operational systems and processes, regulatory change, and projects, would be an advantage (KPI's). Accurate and punctual completion of tasks. Maintain a positive relationship with colleagues. Positive cultural impact on working environment. Successful delivery of key projects / project support. Successful identification of relevant BI/MI measures and delivery of associated tools.

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Credit Controller - Reinsurance Accounting Technician to join their team. This role involves administering credit control tasks, liaising with various stakeholders, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and presents opportunities for career growth in a developing team.

Our client is looking for a Senior Credit Controller Reinsurance Accounting Technician to £50,000This We are looking for a graduate with a Degree in Accounting, Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company, Our client is a small Exchange based Trading and Broking Date: 18 Aug 2023 Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £50000 - 55000 per annum Email: Ref: db4861 Reporting to the Manager UK & HQ Financial Accounting, this individual is responsible for providing financial accounting services to the business and meeting UK statutory reporting requirements. Main Responsibilities Prepare statutory accounts with supporting schedules and documentation to meet external audit requirements. Liaise directly with company auditors and coordinate responses to audit testing. Post UK GAAP adjustments into unconsolidated companies in SAP. Participate in the year-end SOX control audits, prepare supporting schedules and analysis, and answer queries from KPMG as they arise. Coordinate responses and requests for documentation from the wider Europe business. Ensure timely and accurate internal monthly corporate reporting to our headquarters in the US. Examples includes Legal reserve, Environmental reserve and JV analysis reports. Perform month end close activities as assigned, including accruals and amortisations, loyalty scheme accounting, intercompany settlements, intercompany & fuel voucher invoicing, office rentals, currency revaluations, joint venture accounting and other ad hoc journals. Undertake monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, complete by end of month and to the required standard, ensure open items are followed up and cleared on a timely basis. Critically review accounting entries in SAP and overall account balance variances on a monthly basis, to ensure overall integrity of the data in SAP. Review lease accounting entries monthly. Perform ad hoc statutory and analytical work to support Manager UK & HQ Accounting. Qualifications and Competencies Educated to degree level Studying for a financial accounting qualification such as ACCA. Experience of financial accounting and statutory reporting under FRS102. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently, manage own time and meet all deadlines. Experience working in high pressured environment. Intermediate user of Excel & SAP. Experience using Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production software preferred but not essential. Demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency in executing and completing tasks. Constantly challenge self to find simpler and better ways to do things. Strip out unnecessary complexity. Leverages technology to improve reporting and controls.

Our client is a global financial markets trading company that serves a diverse range of clients including charities, pension funds, retail, and private investors. Performance Analyst (Factset Implementation) Date: 28 Apr 2023 Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS Type: Contract Location: London Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 per annum Email: Ref: DB We are looking for a Performance and Risk Analyst with Factset experience, preferably assisting with the implementation of data into Factset. At least two years of investment experience is required. This is initially a 3 month contract for an asset manager in the City of London. Ideally you will have a background in Investment Risk, Performance Attribution, Asset Allocation, Finance, QIR, NAV within an investment bank or firm. Key Responsibilities Portfolio and Asset performance reporting Quarterly operational data updates with commentaries Prepare analysis on portfolio leverage and yield profile and other metrics Prepare half yearly deal expenses report Maintain a database of fund managers and key metrics, including return benchmarking Asset Management and Reporting Log quarterly performance data from each fund manager for the fund(s) and for the UP Experience of performance measurement is essential: attribution from first principles, able to calculate and create spreadsheets if required Exposure to futures and options Knowledge of basic risk measures, ability to calculate from raw data Ability to handle large amounts of data and create databases for interrogation Exposure to a broad range of clients: charity, pension funds, retail and private clients Awareness of marketing requirements, experience with RFPs would be helpful

Senior Credit Controller / Reinsurance Accounting Technician Salary: £50,000 per annum. Requirement: Graduate with a Degree in Accounting. Company: Global Financial Markets Trading Company, small Exchange based Trading and Broking. Location: London. Insurance Operations Specialist Trainee Salary: £21,000 - £27,000 per annum. Location: London. Type: Permanent. Date posted: 10 Jul 2023. Ref: BT910. Contact: . Qualification: Candidate with three A levels at C grade or higher (or equivalent) or a graduate. Responsibilities: Processing accurate and timely data for Risk and Premium Bordereaux. Enabling communication and resolving issues via the Workflow systems with outsourcing service delivery partner. Assisting with Facilities Management Workflow, Bordereaux Management Workflow and Estimated Premium Income Workflow to ensure tasks are completed within agreed SLA's. Assisting with and undertaking tasks as defined by the Operations Specialist Manager. The company offers genuine opportunities for further progression and supports CII study.

A global financial markets trading company in London is seeking an enthusiastic Administrator / Secretary for their HR team. This role involves providing administrative support, organising team schedules, managing HR documentation, and assisting with recruitment processes. The job offers a salary range of £24,000 to £28,000 per annum and starts as a 6-month contract with the potential for permanence. Strong organisational skills and proactive communication are essential.

Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company operating from London. Location: London Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum Contract type: 6 month contract with a genuine possibility of becoming permanent We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro active Administrator / Secretary - Human Resources to support the HR team. Duties Provide PA support to the HR Partner. Organise the HR team diary, including scheduling team meetings, social events, etc. Prepare and distribute documents, agendas and notes for meetings. Process HR team expenses. Take ownership of the HR team meetings - booking the meetings, preparing the agenda and following up by circulating action points. Format HR documentation, such as the Staff Handbook and notifications. Prepare and send out birthday cards monthly and good luck cards as appropriate. Administer staff benefits, including issuing eye care and BUPA vouchers. Assist with the coordination of the Performance Review process across the firm, including sending timely reminders for outstanding documents. Deal with incoming/outgoing correspondence; post, internal mail and couriers. Prepare standard correspondence letters, such as references. Order stationery and business cards for the HR team. Monitor and remind the team of important tasks and deadlines. Respond to data requests, both internal and external. Prepare reports, presentations and correspondence for review by other HR team members. Liaise with wider administration teams and third party suppliers. Save documents on the network according to the firm's procedures, ensuring compliance with GDPR. Ensure that all HR paper and electronic filing is up to date, carried out regularly and kept tidy and organised at all times. Manage all aspects of L&D programmes and training courses, ensuring: Collate and upload learning records, evaluations and costs. Book external courses. Work closely with the other HR team members to identify areas of development across the firm. Assist with recruitment administration as and when required, such as interview scheduling, administering assessments, sending out interview paperwork, and uploading feedback forms to the system. Contact Email: Job Ref: BT877

Insurance Controls & Operations Administrator Location: London Date posted: 29 Jun 2023 Sector: ADMINISTRATION Type: Permanent Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum Email: Reference: BT6633 Qualifications Previous compliance or insurance administration experience would be preferred combined with an A level (or equivalent) standard of education. Responsibilities To facilitate and administer the review process for all service contracts and outsourcing arrangements, ensuring compliance with all appropriate legislation and internal governance processes. To keep up to date with ongoing regulatory changes. To work with the Sourcing team regarding changes in legislative requirements and ongoing process changes and efficiencies. To collate reporting on performance of client agreements and intra group sourcing. To collate, review, maintain and update as required, key process timetables detailing multi departmental activities across the business, to enable timely delivery of external reports and returns. To identify, track and resolve key process issues raised as part of timetable monitoring. To maintain the process framework (comprising of a central process library with departmental process maps, procedures and policies, together with cycle documentation detailing key cross departmental data flows). To support annual reviews of the process library and add new processes as required. Support and enable improvement initiatives fostering and delivering a continual improvement ethos. Work with the business to perform controls and testing to support internal control framework. Preparing reporting to key audiences, including governance committees, based on each period's KPIs, communicating areas of concern, improvements and changes. To support the team in developing new KPIs and performance metrics.

A financial services firm based in Canary Wharf is seeking a Senior Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors, and ensuring timely corporate reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, be a qualified accountant, and possess strong communication skills. The position is predominantly office-based and offers a unique 9-day fortnight work schedule.

A leading insurance group is looking for a Corporate and Consolidations Accountant to prepare complex accounting transactions and consolidate group financial statements. The role involves supporting the Senior Corporate and Consolidations Manager, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights for quarterly reports. Candidates with experience in the Lloyd's insurance market or other industries are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a friendly, hybrid work environment.

Lead Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant Location: Canary Wharf, London Type: Permanent Date Posted: 10 November 2023 Salary: £80,000 - £81,400 per annum (total compensation circa £100,000 including bonus, pension etc.) Contact: (Ref: DB) Benefits: 9 days - fortnight (every second Friday off as holiday) Main Responsibilities Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities with supporting schedules and documentation to meet external audit requirements. Liaise directly with company auditors (KPMG) and coordinate responses to audit testing. Research and apply UK GAAP accounting policy for new or changing business activity. Post UK GAAP adjustments into unconsolidated companies in SAP. Take a lead role in the interim and year end SOX control audits, prepare supporting schedules and analysis, and answer queries from KPMG as they arise. Coordinate responses and requests for documentation from the wider Europe business. Ensure timely and accurate internal monthly corporate reporting to our headquarters in the US, including benefit analysis, ad valorem taxes and allowance for doubtful accounts reports. Perform month end close activities (accruals, amortisations, payroll accounting, currency revaluations, other ad hoc journals). Undertake monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; ensure open items are followed up and cleared on a timely basis. Critically review accounting entries in SAP and overall account balance variances on a monthly basis to ensure data integrity. Perform ad hoc statutory and analytical work to support Manager UK & HQ Accounting and the Europe business; represent the financial accounting team on work streams and projects. Qualifications and Competencies Educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Up to date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards (FRS102). Post qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting (5+ years) gained in practice or a commercial environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills; ability to summarise complex financial reporting issues for a non finance audience. Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently; manage own time and meet all deadlines in a high pressure environment. Advanced proficiency in Excel & SAP. Experience using Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production software is preferred but not essential.

Our client, a leading insurance group based at Lloyd's, is seeking a Corporate and Consolidations Accountant to play a critical role in the preparation of complex accounting transactions and the consolidation of group financial statements. Job Details Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Type: Permanent Location: London Email: Reference: B843 Overview This role will work in conjunction with the Senior Corporate and Consolidations Manager to ensure the smooth production of information from the ledgers necessary for regulatory returns, management information and quarterly group reporting. Exposure to the Lloyd's insurance market would be beneficial; qualified candidates from other industries would also be positively considered. Responsibilities Prepare the accounting of complex transactions in the relevant ledgers of the corporate entities (e.g., dividends in specie, IFRS16 adjustments, group eliminations). Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations in relation to the above. Review and analyse remote office submissions and upload into PeopleSoft where applicable. Prepare Statutory Accounts and returns for the Dubai Office. Run revaluation and translation processes and reconcile their outputs. Run the consolidation process, including automated PeopleSoft processes, manual consolidation adjustments, and reconcile consolidation output. Review and resolve variances noted in reconciliations and other reviews. Review the work of peers. Prepare and post regularly occurring BAU journals for the corporate entities. Prepare reconciliation packs and link into underlying balance reconciliations for the corporate entities. Complete ad hoc investigations on balances that are the responsibility of the corporate accounting team as and when required. Prepare process documentation relevant to corporate accounting. Liaise with others, including both internal and external parties, to ensure deadlines for BAU tasks are met. Support the design of improvements to BAU processes and lead on implementation. Support the maintenance of a sound system of internal controls. Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits. Actively participate on various project work and ad-hoc tasks, including carrying out testing of accounting and related system changes. Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package and hybrid working arrangements in a friendly and team oriented working environment.