accountant

accountant London, England

Aspen
Full Time London, England 66000 - 50000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Reference: ASPUKRS00124
, England
Permanent - Full Time

About us

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The role

This role supports the key objectives of the Syndicate Finance Department to delivery accurate, meaningful and timely financial information for Lloyd’s entities within the Aspen group in accordance with agreed standards and
deadlines.

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role

Key accountabilities

Strategy and Planning

  • Ensure that internal timetables are monitored and updated as
    and when tasks are completed.
  • Review instructions and proformas from Lloyd’s to ensure
    changes are notified and then implemented, where necessary.
  • Ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high degree of accuracy
  • Alignment, and engagement of team to tactical goal
  • Relevancy, accuracy, and timeliness of contribution/advice
  • Priorities aligned to tactical and wider strategic plans

Policy, Process and Procedures

  • Production of all Statutory Accounts for Lloyd’s, AUKSSL and
    APJ entities.
  • Assist in the production of Regulatory returns for Lloyd’s
    including quarterly UKGAAP returns as well as Solvency II
    submissions.
  • Assist in production of consolidation reporting to Group
  • Assist in the production of entity management information for submission to Group team.
  • Share in the daily review and overview of journals posted by GENPACT, our offshore accounts team.
  • To ensure no errors in completion of returns
  • To highlight areas for further review / approval
  • To respond on a timely basis when reviewing offshored transactions posted by the GENPACT team

Skills & experience

Knowledge:

  • A thirst to continue developing knowledge of London Market Insurance
    Companies
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
  • Good at building relationships internally and externally

Skills & Experience

  • High attention to detail
  • Good analytical skills
  • ACA/ACCA Qualified
  • Graduat
  • 2+ years post qualification experience at a “Big Four” entity or equivalent is essential with a focus on Financial Statement audit.
  • Previous experience in the production of UKGAAP Financial Statements is extremely desirable.
  • Lloyd’s industry experience beneficial but not required.

Other

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accountant
Aspen

www.aspen.co
Hamilton, Bermuda
Mark Cloutier
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Insurance Carriers
Insurance
2002
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