Assistant Accountant (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

About the role

MS Amlin is hiring an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role supports the Financial Accountant and the Syndicate Finance Operations team so that monthly and quarterly reporting runs efficiently, controlled and on time. It centres on controlling and reconciling the Oracle ledger and helping with daily workflows, especially transactions from Subscribe 2000.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain subledgers, ensure accurate postings and reconcile balance sheet accounts during monthly and quarterly closes, and help with balance sheet substantiation
• Reconcile underwriting figures between Subscribe 2000 and Oracle
• Prepare standard accounting journals such as IPT adjustments and entries to clear and maintain subledgers
• Help run analytical reviews to generate insights on financial accounts
• Keep up to date with IFRS and UK GAAP requirements
• Document processes, risks and controls, and contribute to process improvement and ad hoc change projects
• Support the wider UK Operations team during quarterly reporting
• Support the Settlement Working Group by gathering reports from Credit Risk, Payments, Treasury and Syndicate Finance, arranging monthly meetings, challenging suspected breaches, keeping an action log and checking premium trust rules

Required profile

• Working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification
• Understanding of financial accounting
• Proven track record in a deadline-driven environment and good organisational skills
• Strong controls and reconciliations experience
• Desirable: understanding of Lloyd's market and service companies, and experience with Oracle general ledgers and Subscribe 2000

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting systems and ERP software
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a performance-related discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working, typically three days a week in the office