Financial Accountant

HFG are currently partnering with a leading specialist insurance organisation to recruit an ambitious Financial Accountant to join their growing London finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, financial control, regulatory compliance and fiduciary accounting within a dynamic insurance business. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Broking, Compliance and Treasury, you'll help strengthen the control environment while supporting the continued growth of the organisation.

• Support the development and continuous enhancement of the financial control framework across the business.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including journal postings and financial reporting.
• Support compliance with FCA CASS regulations, ensuring client money is managed and reported in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform fiduciary accounting activities, including insurer and client account reconciliations, premium and claims settlements, and cash management.
• Monitor and maintain robust internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase automation.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support the external audit process.
• Produce management information, financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Partner with colleagues across Broking, Operations, Compliance and Treasury to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, systems enhancements and wider projects as the finance function continues to evolve.

• Previous experience in financial accounting, financial control or external audit, either within the insurance industry or auditing insurance clients in practice, is essential.
• Insurance, broking, MGA is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of FCA CASS regulations and client money requirements would be advantageous.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business.