Accountant

Our client, a reputable insurance company is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Accountant a strong background in finance, an eye for accuracy, and experience in accountingto join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including cashbook preparation and importing transactions into the accounting system.
• Monitor foreign exchange movements.
• Handle banking and payments runs.
• Manage cashflow.
• Ensure ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting various monthly, quarterly, and annual returns, meeting local/EU requirements.
• Maintain statistics for monitoring the insurance program, claims development, and other key ratios.
• Manage the audit process by acting as the key contact and providing all requested information to the Company's auditors.
• Maintain records of all day-to-day transactions.
• Supervise the Finance Assistant, including reviewing completed work, providing assistance with duties, and serving as the point of contact for queries and problems.
• Support the Finance Director in managing the Company's finances and accounting requirements.
• Ensure proper submission of the Company's tax returns and compliance with tax regulations, including Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and VAT.
• Ensure the Company's accounting records, payments, and receipts align with the provisions and terms of all agreements.
• Assist the Finance Director in ensuring timely receipt or payment of amounts due to or by the Company, in accordance with relevant agreements.
• Assist and support the Managing Director in reporting, budgeting, and finance-related matters, as applicable.
• Occasional business travel may be necessary to accomplish the mentioned responsibilities.

• Proficient in financials, including producing monthly management accounts, preparing quarterly and annual returns, and creating business plans and projections
• Sound understanding of regulatory and statutory regimes and compliance requirements, particularly relating to self-managed insurers.
• Familiar with IFRS 17
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Power BI
• Familiarity with the business banking digital system

• Fully qualified accountant

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Parking
• Mobile pay
• Health insurance