Syndicate Accounts Assistant

Syndicate Accounts Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 10 March 2026

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Peter Brightman

To undertake certain syndicate book-keeping, reconciliation, investment recording and related tasks in support of Syndicate Accountant and Finance Manager, whilst building the knowledge and experience to be able to take on further responsibility for further syndicate accounting roles.

• Maintain accounting records for managed and outsourced syndicates (as delegated) including underwriting journals and assisting in the preparation of the trial balance.
• Responsible for the preparation of reconciliation work e.g. bank balances, LCA balances, overseas deposits and investment accounts
• Assist in the preparation of Lloyd’s Reporting forms as delegated, primarily VAT and cash based submissions.
• Lead the preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly cash flow.
• To reconcile monthly control accounts and preparation of Trial Balance
• Prepare, submit and account for direct cash payments (cheque, global transfer or internet banking).
• Liaise with auditors and external clients as necessary
• Provide ad hoc support to other members of the Asta finance team as directed

Personal

Skills:

• Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to Syndicate Finance Manager or Head of Syndicate Finance.
• Ability to work in an orderly and well organised fashion.
• Willingness to learn and put in extra effort when circumstances require.
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing

Professional

Skills:

• Good grasp of fundamental accounting principles.
• Preferably studying for a relevant professional qualification.
• Familiarity and some experience of basic Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
• Sound knowledge of IT systems in use within the Asta accounting function – especially Excel, Vision, Sun Accounts.

At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family‑friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace.

Our benefits include:

Work-life balance you can rely on

• 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service

Your health & wellbeing covered

• Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
• Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
• Subsidised gym or sports club membership

Support for you and your family

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

Rewarding your contribution

• Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes