Accountant - ACA

Accountant - Reinsurance

Location: London | Permanent

About the Role Support a leading global insurer's finance function with primary focus on reinsurance accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting. This role combines hands-on close work with exposure to more complex accounting challenges, contributing to project work and system enhancements. Ideal for an accountant with an insurance audit background (qualified or working towards qualification) looking to deepen technical expertise in reinsurance and develop broader finance skills. Key Responsibilities

Support preparation of accurate financial reporting for internal and external purposes following GAAP and other relevant regulatory standards

Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes including financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations

Support preparation of technical accounting memos and more complex accounting analyses

Prepare and review detailed analysis and monthly / quarterly reconciliations

Work with relevant partners to ensure accuracy of transactions and financial disclosure

Contribute to enhancement and development of financial systems to meet evolving Finance requirements

Communicate with internal and external auditors

Contribute to project work and strategic initiatives across Finance Department

Requirements

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) or working towards

2-5 years relevant prior experience, i.e. insurance audit experience

Strong technical accounting skills with ability to apply them to reinsurance complexities

Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workload effectively

Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communicator able to work across Finance teams and external auditors

What's On Offer Develop deep technical expertise in reinsurance accounting within a global leader. Work on complex financial reporting challenges with exposure to project work and system enhancements. Opportunity to build broader finance capabilities while working in a collaborative environment with support for continued professional development.

Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.