Assistant Financial Accountant

Our client is seeking a part-qualified or newly qualified Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant to join their financial reporting team. This role will support a range of activities across the monthly close, group reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory accounts preparation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting robust reporting processes across the business. This is a hands‑on role offering strong exposure to US GAAP reporting, UK GAAP statutory accounts, and interaction with external stakeholders, with clear scope for progression.

Key Responsibilities for the Role:

• Preparation of monthly journals as part of the ledger close process, supporting a 7 to 8 day close cycle.
• Assist with the production of the monthly US GAAP group reported results.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany balances.
• Preparation of monthly lead schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support the development of the Faster Claims Payment system and associated reconciliations.
• Assist with the production of quarterly VAT returns.
• Support the annual broker review process, including cover holder and DCA reviews.
• Assist with the preparation of year‑end UK GAAP statutory accounts.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting information for external auditors, acting as a key point of contact during the audit.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Support quota share accounting and related data reconciliations.
• Maintain effective communication with external advisors, including auditors and tax advisors.
• Participate in finance projects and ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.

What we are looking for:

• A hands‑on accountant willing to complete both routine journals and reconciliations alongside statutory and reporting work.
• Part‑qualified accountant looking to progress, or a newly qualified accountant comfortable operating at this level.
• Previous experience within a finance or.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting and or Lloyd's of London experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management skills.

What We Can

Offer:

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Full study support.
• Bonus scheme of 15 percent, rising to up to 30 percent if performance targets are exceeded.

If you're looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up‑to‑date CV.

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.