Financial Accountant - Global Insurer

Woodland Partners are working with a global Insurance Group who have recently embarked on a an expansion program due to a recent large investment in the search for their new Financial accountant reporting in to the FC. The role will support the Finance team in maintaining accurate accounting records, processing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end reporting. The role will contribute to the efficient operation of the finance function and ensure financial information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and employee expense claims.
• Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Processing bank payments and maintaining payment records.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling insurer, broker and client balances.
• Assisting with premium accounting and bordereaux reconciliations.
• Posting journals including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications.
• Assisting with month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of management information and KPI reporting.
• Assisting with audit requests and providing supporting documentation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assisting with data uploads and reconciliations between operational and finance systems.

This is a superb opportunity for someone looking to complete their accounting qualification who is seeking an organisation in a period of growth and who is looking for variety and challenge. To be considered you must have at least 12 months recent experience in an Insurer and have strong Excel skills.