Technical Accountant – Insurance & Reinsurance

About the role

Wise May Ltd is seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Technical Accountant to join a global reinsurer. The role involves leading the administration of insurance and reinsurance contracts, ensuring data integrity, and working closely with internal teams and outsourced partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee administration of insurance and reinsurance contracts across multiple lines of business.
• Validate facultative entries and risks in accounting and underwriting systems, maintaining high data‑governance standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of data integrity, whether managed internally or through outsourced providers.
• Audit and input Terms & Conditions in the accounting system, implementing quality‑assurance protocols.
• Ensure accurate recording of account and claims advices and drive accountability across teams.
• Act as senior liaison between underwriting, claims, brokers, cedents and outsourced teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify, document and escalate issues related to outsourced deliverables and govern initiatives to meet contractual obligations.
• Analyse internal reports, monitor client accounts and performance metrics, and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Lead workload prioritisation within outsourced teams, maintain SLA compliance and manage performance.
• Execute Internal Control System (ICS) checks and supervise documentation in the Document Management System (DMS).

Required profile

• Proactive and detail‑oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting and contract administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and outsourced stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data governance, internal controls and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills for influencing outcomes and knowledge sharing.

Required skills

• Insurance accounting systems
• Underwriting systems
• Document Management System (DMS)

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time contract with hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Competitive salary range £50,000‑£60,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work within a global reinsurer and develop strategic oversight capabilities.