Insurance Accountant

Posted 1 day 2 hours ago by Robert Walters

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London, City, United Kingdom, EC1A2
Job Description

Insurance Accountant
Location: London
Job Type: 12 month FTC
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Who We Are
Aspen, established in 2002, provides specialized global insurance and reinsurance for high-risk areas such as property, casualty, marine, cyber, energy, and professional lines. The company prioritizes underwriting profitability, capital efficiency, and customized solutions through its distinct Insurance and Reinsurance divisions.

What You'll Do
* Prepare, review, and analyze statutory and regulatory returns, including Financial Statements and solvency calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and GAAP
* Refine accounting reconciliations and IFRS 4 - IFRS 17 bridges, challenge external data, and enhance controls over data preparation and reporting processes
* Develop and maintain detailed working and methodology papers, validate regulatory data, communicate findings, and implement system and process improvements
* Apply advanced accounting knowledge to execute complex finance activities, produce high-quality analysis, and ensure thorough peer review
* Coordinate and liaise with internal Finance teams and external functions (Actuarial, Risk, Ceded Ops) to support reporting and resolve ad-hoc queries
* Support functional strategy by prioritizing team activities, managing tactical plans, and providing guidance to the Branch Manager and UK Head of Regulatory Reporting

What You Bring
* Insurance experience or big working experience from Big Four companies
* Understanding of IFRS is desirable
* Fully qualified accountant preferred
* Audit or forensic accounting experience is a plus

What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.