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Reporting Accountant - Insurance

£Excellent + Bonus + Benefits

Hybrid / London

About us

A leading specialty, bespoke and (re)insurance business built on a multiyear track record of outperformance that continues to beat the market.

The role

This role is UK based, and is part of the regulatory reporting & group reporting team which is also based in Ireland and Bermuda. This is a very broad role, with responsibilities covering both Group and entity regulatory reporting and tax functions.

Key accountabilities

Duties & Responsibilities

Drive data improvements throughout to assist with quality regulatory reporting
Insurance Premium Tax ("IPT") returns. Including improvement of processes and reconciliation between finance and operation data
Involved with the preparation and final delivery of some of the following activities:
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial supplements for the IG group of Companies
External UK GAAP financial statements for UK legal entities
Prepare and monitor the monthly reporting timetable to ensure all deadlines are met
Responsible for the collation of data and preparation of rating agency capital returns (S&P and AM Best)
Preparation of the monthly accounting entries including consolidation adjustments and reports on consolidated results
Assist with the collation of data and reports for distribution to the Actuarial function on a monthly and quarterly basis
Solvency II returns (QRTs) for annual and quarterly submissions for the UK entity
Assist in preparation of narrative reporting (SFCR and RSR)
Liaise with internal and external audit
Support the establishment of accounting controls and procedures for regulatory reporting
Maintain and improve internal controls and procedures documentation
Ad hoc projects as requiredSkills & experience

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
1-3 years' post qualification experience preferably gained in an insurance/reinsurance environment and a solid accounting foundation and working knowledge of the ledger
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications with expert excel skills
Detailed knowledge and experience of US GAAP and UK GAAP for insurance accounting
Advanced and proven financial, analytical and organizational skills
Driven person

Our culture is defined by our principles. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.

Outperformance: A single-minded focus on underwriting results; agile in the face of opportunity.
Innovative: We are proud to be different and will analyze every book of business with data driven capability and underwriting flair.
Inclusive: Our business is about treating people well while doing the right thing. We want a speak-up culture with open communication, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, allowing everyone to be themselves.
Versatile: We champion individuals for their ideas, encouraging them to operate freely and rewarding them for their output.
Smart: We focus on productivity not activity