MGA Accountant in Manchester - Edenbrook

A 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Financial Accountant supporting delegated authority/MGA operations within a specialist insurance business. The role focuses on month-end reporting, technical accounting, reconciliations, audit preparation and process improvement. Working as part of a finance transformation programme, you will help automate and streamline financial processes while collaborating with finance teams and stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial close activities, including technical accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Produce and quality assure bordereaux and related reporting.
• Prepare quarterly audit files, coordinating supporting schedules and documentation to meet deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate finance processes.
• Collaborate with finance and reporting teams across multiple locations.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and business change projects.
• Assist with the setup of new business streams and other cross-functional projects.
• Provide support to the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
• Promote high standards of governance, compliance and customer outcomes.

Must Haves

• Previous experience in technical accounting, financial accounting and/or credit control.
• Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (advanced level preferred).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team.
• Fluent English (additional language skills are advantageous).
• Interest in process improvement, automation and finance transformation.