Assistant Syndicate Accountant

Location London
Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: dan@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J3760
Published: about 2 years ago
Assistant Syndicate Accountant London- Hybrid working A market-leading Lloyd’s Syndicate is seeking an Assistant Syndicate Accountant to join their Regulatory Reporting team. The role holder will support the regulatory reporting process by assisting in the preparation of Lloyds returns. This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified accountant within Financial Services, interested in a career within insurance or a candidate already in the industry looking to progress their career within a high performing Syndicate. Main Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation of finance designated regulatory returns to Lloyd’s (and other regulators as required) in accordance with internal and published timetables including; QMA, QMB, QSR, ASR, AAS, QF1/AF1 and others that arise. • Develop an in-depth understanding of data-flows, which support the population of the returns, and overall financial reporting. • Maintain adequate procedures and controls. • Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial commentary for review. • Provide evidence and assistance to external auditors as required. • Assist in the preparation of Lloyd’s tax returns where required. • Close observations of quarterly reporting timetable to ensure all deadlines are met. • Contribute to other finance team projects and adhoc tasks as required. Skills, knowledge and experience: • A part qualified accountant with a recognised body (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) • Possess well-developed IT skills with MS Excel/Outlook being essential. Knowledge of Sun/Vision is highly desirable. • Have good attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks to challenging deadlines. • Demonstrate excellent communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure.