Harvey John are working with a globally recognisable insurance firm in their search for a qualified Reporting Accountant.

You'll be part an experienced and growing team, based in the heart of London's financial district. Joining an international insurance leader, you'll be involved in pan-European operations as well as initial involvement in several key projects across the firm.

Naturally, with any firm that has been a member of Lloyd's of London for over 20 years, there is a reputation to match. There is a pride and commitment to integrity, accountability and collaboration throughout, creating exceptional value along the way. The role would suit forward thinking self-starters with an ambition to grow and develop their career in Financial Services within a global network.

Overview of the role

• Provide key support on quarterly financial analysis for the Regulatory Team which will require good knowledge of Insurance Accounting as well as first class Excel skills.
• Cover detailed reconciliation work between Reserving Data & Finance systems to ensure new systems are cohesive.
• Provide insight to Project leads / managers regarding proposed data solutions & impacts for Finance.
• Detailed involvement in testing of the data solutions for projects.
• Assist in Regulatory Annual filings predominantly for Solvency II (Pillar 3) plus others.
• Ensure collaboration and communication across all Finance functions and with other departments to assist in the development of reporting processes as it expands to cover new entity and branch reporting.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

Candidate Skills & Attributes

Required experience

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Company Market Regulatory Reporting
• Strong Excel skills
• Good knowledge of Accounting for Insurance contracts under FRS102/2013
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to learn quickly
• Proven to produce Statutory Accounts without assistance
• Able to demonstrate initiative and organisation

Advantageous Experience

• Knowledge of Part VII Transfers and/or Functional Currency change.
• Experience of Pillar 3 and production of SFCR & RSR.
• SAP general ledger system

For more information, please apply via the website or contact Alex Baxter Smith.

The salary advertised has been set by the agency and should be seen as a guide. Salary expectations will be discussed on application.