Interim Group Accountant

Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Contract
Contact email: sonny@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5620
Published: about 12 hours ago
Reporting into the Group Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting group accounting, consolidation, and management reporting activities within a Lloyd’s insurance environment. You will take ownership of specific legal entities, contribute to quarterly and annual reporting, and support audit, compliance, and budgeting processes. This role offers broad exposure to UK GAAP and US GAAP reporting, group consolidation, and Board-level financial reporting within a regulated insurance group. Key Responsibilities • Maintain the accounting ledgers and audit files for the UK holding company and designated group subsidiaries. • Own the accounting for the Group’s coverholder operations, including calculation and recognition of fee income and earned profit commission receivable from consortium members. • Prepare and post group consolidation journals under UK GAAP and US GAAP (as applicable) and assist with the quarterly consolidation process. • Review journals and reconciliations prepared by junior team members, including cash journals, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset registers. • Prepare key group reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations, on a monthly and quarterly basis. • Prepare quarterly management accounts for the UK holding company and relevant subsidiaries. • Assist with preparation of Board and CFO reporting packs, including supporting exhibits and variance analysis. • Support the production of the Group consolidated forecast model and provide commentary for Board reporting. • Assist with the annual expense budgeting process and related analysis. • Conduct benchmarking analysis against peers within the Lloyd’s insurance market and provide insight to senior management. • Provide cover for financial reporting responsibilities during team absences. • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and prepare technical accounting papers as required. • Prepare annual statutory accounts for the UK holding company and relevant subsidiaries. • Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of audit requirements and responses to queries. • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and ensure all assigned audit files remain up to date. • Complete quarterly key control requirements and ensure controls are signed off in line with governance timetables. • Support ad hoc projects and research initiatives as required. Core Skills and Experience • Qualified accountant (essential). • Experience in financial reporting within Lloyd’s, Bermuda, or UK general insurance environments preferred. • Knowledge of Lloyd’s Syndicate, Corporate Member reporting, or managing agency operations advantageous. • Strong understanding of UK GAAP (and ideally US GAAP) within a group reporting context. • Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits. • Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information with high accuracy. • Strong reconciliation and consolidation experience across multiple entities. • Hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g. CODA, SUN or similar ERP platforms). • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with strong numerical capability. • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Finance, Actuarial, Claims, senior executives, and auditors. • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to regulatory and governance standards. • Proactive team player with a commitment to continuous professional development.