Corporate Accountant

This is a broad corporate accounting role covering statutory reporting, monthly close, financial controls, audit, tax and treasury support. The successful candidate will also play a key role in driving process improvement, automation and finance transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements across multiple non-syndicate entities and Group consolidated accounts.
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including journals, general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own and maintain the accounting policy framework, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit requirements and deliverables.
• Oversee the financial affairs of Group holding companies alongside external service providers.
• Support treasury activities through management accounts, financial information and covenant reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation across financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and coordinate corporation tax submissions with external advisers.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Present financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Must Haves

• Professionally qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification or equivalent finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience within the insurance market, ideally Lloyd’s / London Market.
• Proven experience preparing statutory financial statements and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Experience managing external audit relationships.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting policies and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with finance systems, general ledgers and reporting tools.
• Demonstrable experience delivering process improvements, automation and operational efficiencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging with senior management.