Accounting Manager in London - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
An established and highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with insurance sector expertise to take ownership of underwriting results reporting, month-end accounting and financial controls, while leading a small team in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate underwriting and financial reporting across a complex insurance portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, driving process improvements and partnering with a range of stakeholders across finance, actuarial, reinsurance and regulatory functions.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results reporting, including premiums, claims, reserves and acquisition costs.
• Manage and enhance the end-to-end month-end accounting process.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals.
• Partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, regulatory reporting and external audit teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong insurance accounting experience gained within the Lloyd's and/or company market.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with tools such as Alteryx, SQL or finance systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
  What you'll get in return
• Opportunity to join a well-established insurer with an excellent reputation in the London market.
• Broad exposure across financial and underwriting reporting.
• Leadership responsibility with genuine scope to influence processes and controls.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression.

What you need to do now
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