MGA Financial Accountant

Location Manchester
Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Megan
Contact email: megan@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5943
Published: about 1 month ago
A 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Financial Accountant supporting delegated authority/MGA operations within a specialist insurance business. The role focuses on month-end reporting, technical accounting, reconciliations, audit preparation and process improvement. Working as part of a finance transformation programme, you will help automate and streamline financial processes while collaborating with finance teams and stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities • Prepare month-end financial close activities, including technical accounts and bank reconciliations. • Produce and quality assure bordereaux and related reporting. • Prepare quarterly audit files, coordinating supporting schedules and documentation to meet deadlines. • Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate finance processes. • Collaborate with finance and reporting teams across multiple locations. • Support finance transformation initiatives and business change projects. • Assist with the setup of new business streams and other cross-functional projects. • Provide support to the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required. • Promote high standards of governance, compliance and customer outcomes. Must Haves • Previous experience in technical accounting, financial accounting and/or credit control. • Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and audit preparation. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (advanced level preferred). • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team. • Fluent English (additional language skills are advantageous). • Interest in process improvement, automation and finance transformation.