Assistant Syndicate Accountant opportunity with a leading specialty insurer. This role sits within the Syndicate Finance function of a London-based insurance organisation operating in the specialty market. The position supports senior finance professionals in delivering Lloyd’s and group reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of core regulatory returns in line with Lloyd’s reporting standards and deadlines
- Assist with ancillary submissions to relevant regulatory bodies
- Oversee the offshore finance operations team, ensuring robust balance sheet controls and accurate bookkeeping
- Review and sign off key reconciliations to audit standards, escalating issues as needed
- Maintain trial balances, including investment and cash asset processes
- Contribute to the maintenance and testing of internal controls for group reporting (e.g., SOX compliance)
- Identify and implement process improvements through feedback and collaboration
- Liaise with external auditors, providing requested data and responses
Qualifications
- Strong academic background (university degree or school-leaver equivalent)
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative
Industries
- Insurance, Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, and Insurance Carriers
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of core regulatory returns in line with Lloyd’s reporting standards and deadlines
- Assist with ancillary submissions to relevant regulatory bodies
- Oversee the offshore finance operations team, ensuring robust balance sheet controls and accurate bookkeeping
- Review and sign off key reconciliations to audit standards, escalating issues as needed
- Maintain trial balances, including investment and cash asset processes
- Contribute to the maintenance and testing of internal controls for group reporting (e.g., SOX compliance)
- Identify and implement process improvements through feedback and collaboration
- Liaise with external auditors, providing requested data and responses
Qualifications
- Strong academic background (university degree or school-leaver equivalent)
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative
Industries
- Insurance, Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, and Insurance Carriers
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
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