Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant

Location: Greater London

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** Time Type:
** Full time
** Working Pattern:
** Hybrid#  
** Purpose of the Role
** AEGIS London are seeking a part-qualified/newly qualified Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant to assist the financial reporting team with various activities relating to the monthly ledger close, production of the monthly US GAAP group reported result, balance sheet reconciliations, production of the annual UK GAAP financial statements and other ad hoc finance tasks. The role holder will contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust process across all financial ledgers and reporting.#

** Duties and Accountabilities
*** Preparation of monthly journals as part of the close process
* Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank accounts, prepayments, accruals and, intercompany
* Assist with the development of the Faster Claims Payment system and associated reconciliations
* Assist with the annual broker review process and the regular cover holder and DCA reviews
* Assist with the production of the quarterly VAT returns
* Preparation of monthly lead schedules
* Assist with the production of the year end statutory accounts
* Assist in the preparation and update of accounting policy and procedures documentation
* Ensure excellent communication is maintained with external advisors, (e.g. tax advisors, auditors, investment providers etc.)
* Prepare information for external auditors and liaise with them to ensure audit goes smoothly and a good relationship is maintained
* Support in the preparation of the monthly AEGIS Bermuda Quota Share accounting and data reconciliations
* Participation in finance projects as they arise
* Other finance tasks as necessary#  
** Skills, Knowledge and Experience
** The successful candidate will have/be:
* Part qualified (over 50%)/Finalist/Newly Qualified
* Knowledge of insurance accounting and/or Lloyd’s of London experience desirable
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word
* Knowledge of Workday accounting system desirable
* Strong, clear and well-structured written & verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to build and maintain co-operative relationships with team members and colleagues#
** AEGIS Values**## Fairness and respect## We make decisions considering the best interests of key stakeholders. We are direct and straightforward in our actions, working collaboratively to create a culture of fairness and respect.## Open and inclusive

We act with integrity, valuing diversity of thought and background. We take time to listen to the needs of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues working together to seek and share information.## Ambitious We have a passion for success, aspiring to be recognised as best in class. We embrace new opportunities, encouraging innovation in pursuit of our goals.## Striving to be better

We strive to improve at all times, challenging complacency, being agile and adapting to change. We always seek to improve our customers’ experience with us.## Investing in people’s potential

We provide an environment where each employee can reach their personal potential. We encourage personal accountability for performance and individual ownership for growth and success.

AEGIS London is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of a diverse workforce in facilitating better decision making and business growth. We encourage a variety of differing views, perspectives and insights to create a collaborative working environment. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our business and we encourage applications from all backgrounds recognising the diversity of society and our customers.

It’s important to us that you are able to perform at your best when applying for a role with AEGIS London. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you please telephone us on **+44(0)
** or email
**** As a business, we understand individual circumstances may differ and aim to be adaptable and to support flexible working practices. Talk to our recruitment team to understand how AEGIS London can help support you in reaching your full potential
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