Accountant

Company: Arthur Recruitment
Apply for the Accountant
Location: London
Job Description:

About the Role

We’ve partnered with a growing insurance brokerage, who are looking for a Company Accountant to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll support the financial reporting for our international holding entities and help drive automation and standardisation across expense and cash processes.

Position: Holding Company Accountant – FTC

Location: London (3 days office based)

Key Responsibilities

  • Month-end processes: journal postings, reconciliations (expenses, accruals, payroll, VAT, bank recs)
  • Collaborate with Group Finance (US), AP, payroll, tax, and treasury to ensure accurate accounting
  • Review and assess accounting treatment under UK GAAP and US GAAP
  • Proactively improve processes and controls
  • Support the development of Workday and enhance system control processes
  • Assist with ad hoc finance projects

About You

  • 3–4 years’ relevant experience
  • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling journals and accounts
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
  • Experience with Workday is a plus (not essential)

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Positive and collaborative team culture in a fast-growing business
  • Opportunity to work in a global organisation undergoing rapid expansion

The Process

Two-stage interview process with the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

  • Associate

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Accounting/Auditing

Industries

  • Insurance Agencies and Brokerages and Insurance

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: April 11th, 2026