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Kenneth Brian Associates is Seeking Solvency II Accountant for global and well established insurer based in Central London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone making their first move from practice to industry (insurance clients) or an industry experienced Accountant with Solvency II looking to join a business that actively encourages self development and well being of it's employees.
Working alongside and interacting across the finance, and senior SLT teams you will not be short of exposure to other departments engaging with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recording payments and receipts and posting them accurately to the accounting system.
- Maintaining updated and accurate accounting records by documenting daily transactions (e.g., AP invoices, both Purchases and opex).
- Maintaining bank ledgers up to date and performing monthly bank reconciliations
- Leading cash collection activities, including following up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.
- Taking the lead on master data management activities, including maintaining and updating the accounting structure (e.g., products, vendors, and customers) to ensure seamless integration into the system.
- Assisting in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
- Preparing balance sheet and P&L variance analyses for the European branch.
- Ensuring completeness and accuracy in revenue recognition, in collaboration with the logistics team.
- Reconciliation of intercompany balances as part of the monthly processes.
- Supporting cash management, including monitoring weekly cash positions and attending group reporting requirements
- Preparing payment runs and reviewing AP accounts to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Monitoring and managing credit control, including preparation of credit reports and analysis of outstanding balances.
- Solvency ii reporting (essential)
Tax and Compliance
- Assisting with VAT returns and other tax compliance matters.
- Supporting internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Contributing to budgeting and performance forecasting activities.
- Assisting with projects and initiatives led by GL accountant and Process Specialist.
- Participating in finance team meetings and cross-departmental collaborations.
Qualifications / Experience
- Fully qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
- STRONG INSURANCE OR BANKING EXPERIENCE
- SOLVENCY II EXPERIENCE
- Experience in reconciliation, variance analysis, and month-end processes.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a small, multicultural team.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment, career growth and professional development.
Holiday: 25 days | Pension: Employer contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance; Flexible working
The Person
路Driven with a desire for learning and continuous personal development
路Qualified/ Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification
路SOLVENCY II knowledge is ESSENTIAL gained in an insurance sector environment
路Strong Excel ability
Our clients a supportive and forward thinking environment alongside a unique and highly competitive benefits package.
Apply today to find out more...................................
