Syndicate Accounts Assistant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Davies Full time
DescriptionTo undertake certain syndicate book-keeping, reconciliation, investment recording and related tasks in support of Syndicate Accountant and Finance Manager, whilst building the knowledge and experience to be able to take on further responsibility for further syndicate accounting roles. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain accounting records for managed and outsourced syndicates (as delegated) including underwriting journals and assisting in the preparation of the trial balance.
  • Responsible for the preparation of reconciliation work e.g. bank balances, Lloyd’s Central Accounting (LCA) balances, overseas deposits and investment accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of Lloyd’s returns as delegated, primarily VAT and cash-based submissions
  • Lead the preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly cash flow.
  • To reconcile monthly control accounts
  • Prepare, submit and account for direct cash payments (cheque, global transfer or internet banking).
  • Liaise with auditors and external clients as necessary
  • Provide ad hoc support to other members of the Asta finance team as directed

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise |
Key personal skills required
  • Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to Syndicate Finance Manager or Head of Syndicate Finance
  • Ability to work in an orderly and well organised fashion.
  • Willingness to learn and put in extra effort when circumstances require.
  • Good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  
Key technical skills, knowledge and professional qualifications required
  • GCSE Maths grade B or above
  • A basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles. Relevant work experience is not essential but would be advantageous.
  • Willingness to study for a relevant professional qualification.
  • A good understanding of MS Excel and experience with vision and Sun Accounts would be ideal but not essential. 
We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.

We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.

Our global team of more than 6,500 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.

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