Senior Accountant - Avencia Consulting : Job Details

Senior Accountant

London Market Insurer

£Excellent + 20 % Bonus + Exceptional Benefits Package.

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact on global accounting processes?

We are looking for an individual to oversee financial, regulatory and business reporting of Markel International and its subsidiaries within the business Group's Global Finance Department.

The opportunity:

Join our Reporting and Capital team as a Senior Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in a growing organisation. This position offers excellent exposure and a wealth of opportunities for professional development. As a key member of the team, you'll engage with complex financial reporting and capital management tasks, enhancing your expertise and contributing to our continued success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, where your growth and career progression are highly valued.

What you'll be doing:

Produce UK GAAP Financial Statements: Responsible for the accurate production of UK GAAP financial statements, ensuring comprehensive provision of information for the audit process, including reconciliations and samples. Ensure timely sign-off of financial statements within agreed timelines.

Solvency II Reporting: Assist in the preparation of annual Solvency II returns for Company Ltd and Syndicate 3000, as well as quarterly Solvency II reporting for MIICL.

Regulatory Returns Management: Take ownership of the preparation and submission of various regulatory returns, ensuring adherence to deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Support the quarterly balance sheet reconciliation process. Prepare analysis packs for both consolidated and legal entity balance sheets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise effectively with other business areas, including Actuarial, Legal and Compliance, Internal Audit, US Corporate Finance, and other members of the London Finance team.

Our must-haves:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in insurance sector is essential for this role.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of UK Financial, Regulatory and preferably Solvency II reporting.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A strong collaborative approach combined with the ability to work independently towards tight, internal and external timeframes.

Who we are:

A Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.