Syndicate Accountant - FTC

Your new company
An established and growing specialist insurance organisation is seeking a Syndicate Accountant to join its London-based finance team. Operating within the Lloyd's market, the company manages complex insurance and reinsurance portfolios and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and collaborative work. With continued growth and investment in finance transformation, this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

Your new role
Reporting into the finance leadership team, you will take ownership of key Lloyd's and regulatory reporting activities while supporting the continued enhancement of finance processes and controls.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and submission of Lloyd's and regulatory returns, including QMA Delta, Solvency UK, US Situs and CAD Situs reporting.
• Developing a detailed understanding of financial data flows and the population of the general ledger.
• Ownership of cash, overseas deposit and Lloyd's settlement accounting journals.
• Supporting improvements to reporting quality, efficiency and automation through effective use of systems and technology.
• Production of annual syndicate reporting and statutory finance deliverables.
• Preparation and review of Lloyd's tax returns and associated compliance requirements.
• Supporting ad hoc finance projects and wider business initiatives as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant Lloyd's market accounting and regulatory reporting experience.
• Strong technical insurance accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience preparing Lloyd's regulatory returns.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and challenge existing practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work accurately to demanding deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data manipulation skills.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a highly respected specialist insurance business.
• Broad and varied role with significant exposure to Lloyd's reporting.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking culture

What you need to do now
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