Accounts Assistant, Fund

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, bringing together the world’s leading risk takers to advance global progress. Our strategy focuses on delivering strong underwriting performance, operating an efficient marketplace, and maximising the capital advantage of the Lloyd’s market. We take the risk, own the outcome, and work across our global network to turn insight into impact. We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Financial Accounting team.

This is an opportunity to build your accounting career in a globally recognised organisation, gaining exposure to statutory reporting, management accounting and financial controls within a complex international environment. Based in Chatham, you’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information.

• Maintain financial records and prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Support monthly management accounting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external financial reporting requirements.
• Work with internal and external auditors and build relationships with stakeholders across finance, tax, actuarial and international teams.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.
• Provide support across the wider Financial Accounting team when needed.

• Experience supporting management accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including exposure to IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to build effective relationships and communicate with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Either studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification or qualified through experience.