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Technical Accounting Manager (contract)

Technical Accounting Manager (contract)

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Finance, Accounting & Audit

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Adam Akhtar

  • Contact email:

    a.akhtar@finitas.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH152878_1735893147

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Adam Akhtar

Technical Accounting Manager - Day Rate Contract | Inside IR35

Finitas have partnered with a leading Lloyd's Speciality (Re)insurer who're looking to onboard an SME Technical Accounting Manager to apply their regulatory and accounting expertise to carry out high value and complex accounting activities in relation with delegated underwriting authority limits

We're interested in speaking to fully-qualified accountant SMEs who're highly analytical and confident contractors with substantial insurance experience, particularly those who've worked in a technical management capacity within speciality (Re)insurance / across the Lloyd's and London Insurance market.

Contract Information:

  • Contract Length: Initially, 6 months
  • Rate: £600 - 750 per day, depending on experience (Inside IR35)
  • Sponsorship: Not available.
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Working Patterns: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in London offices

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Fully ACA, AAT, CIMA and ACCA Qualified, with substantial, relevant post-qualification experience
  • Technical Knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP and proven ability to carry out high value, complex accounting activities in accordance with delegated authority limits
  • Ensuring team compliance wiht internal / external regulatory guidelines
  • Contribution to optimisation across capital, risk, financial and historical metrics
  • Able to conduct and present analysis to senior leadership
  • Proven ability in contributing and implementing functional strategies, supporting delivery of key business targets and helping to prioritise operational deliverables.
  • Ability to manage strategic plans and provide support to the wider finance teams.
  • Be capable of undertaking a broad range of decisions in relation to operational processes, and systems / documentation maintenance.
  • Support the integration of regulatory / legislative requirements - including compliance and effective risk management

  • Working knowledge of London Market Operations Lloyd's, LPC, IUA, etc)
  • Working knowledge of ceded premium, investments, expenses, claims, FX processing and relevant documentation.
  • Insurance regulatory domain knowledge, including FCA
  • Controls experience, particularly in relation to trial balances
  • Able to monitor and advise on plan variances and assist operations teams with implementation of strategic plans in line with the wider business strategy
  • To be able to adhere to Finance Standards, procedures and policy - minimising risk, and increasing efficiency (good practice)
  • Strong internal/external stakeholder management with brokers and business partners

Applications are now open and welcomed!

Please speak to Adam Akhtar - Finitas, for further information.

****NOTE: Finitas are also working a similar requirement on a separate, permanent basis. If you're a permanent candidate, do not come from a contract background, and are unable to start in less than a 4 week period, please speak to Harleen Barmi or James Tucker and apply via the other advert.