Technical Accounting Manager | London, UK | Hybrid

Robert Walters • London, England, GB • £75 - £87 / hour • 1d ago

Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager

Location: London (hybrid working

Role Type: 6 month contract

Day Rate: £600 to £700 per day

Role Purpose: To apply specific subject matter expertise, related accounting principles and regulatory standards to effectively and efficiently carry out high value/highly complex accounting activities within their discipline; providing relevant advice, guidance and approval in accordance with delegated underwriting authority limits.

Key Responsibilities:
• As a senior and experienced finance professional, applies technical knowledge of related accounting principles (such as GAAP) to and effectively, and efficiently carry out higher value/complex accounting activities and provide relevant advice, guidance, and approval in accordance with delegated underwriting authority limits, to meet business objectives • Is responsible for ensuring their team complies with internal and external regulations and guidelines • Manages the review and analysis of functional performance to identify and influence progress towards business objectives • Contributes to the 'Business Optimisation' agenda, bringing together an array of financial, capital, risk, volatility and historical performance metrics to identify profit opportunities and under-performance challenges • Conducts and presents analysis to the senior leadership team (including contributing information and papers to the Board and Executive Committee as required) to provide relevant oversight in relation to the company finances • Is a key contributor to the development of Finance technology toolsets to ensure effective and efficient corporate planning and financial solutions are in place • Utilises the suite of financial tools to develop and prepare insightful analysis to support commercial decision-making processes • Continually develops subject matter expertise and technical knowledge (of self and other team members) by identifying and implementing appropriate learning and development activities • Contribute to functional strategy development and prioritises operational deliverables • Responsible for a range of duties and, as an experienced practitioner, completes transactions, within a broader range of value and complexity (making decisions within authority limits) to ensure that operational processes and/or individual transactions are appropriately executed and that files, documentation and related systems are properly maintained • Assists in the interpretation of organisation goals and regulatory/legislative requirements; and is proactive, in reviewing, analysing and suggesting how compliance, effectiveness and risk management can be improved • Develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that service delivery meets customer/colleague expectations • Networks with relevant colleagues across the organisation to share best practice and to identify optimal service delivery options within the function

Requirements & Skills:
• Relevant degree and professional qualification (CA, ACCA, ACA) • Insurance/reinsurance industry experience • Experience of resolving complex finance or accounting queries; and has significant experience of working with relevant specialist toolsets or applications • Has established senior level customer/supplier/professional body relationships that are relevant to their role / specialism • Experience of managing finance teams or groups of individuals with relevant subject matter expertise • Lloyd's market experience is desirable • Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation and technical writing skills • Teamwork - able to collaborate, manage and work flexibly with others • Highly proficient in MS Office applications e.g. Excel and other discipline specific software packages • Extensive and relevant knowledge of financial discipline and overall Finance strategy • Technical understanding of service parameters and delegated authorities; including relevant operational goals/targets - and how this role contributes to overall performance • Comprehensive knowledge of, and technical expertise in the finance systems, processes and toolsets used in their discipline • Discipline specific technical expertise and knowledge in relation to legal and regulatory requirements (including specific reference to e.g. GAAP, FCA/Lloyds regulation) • Working knowledge of best practice accounting and regional accounting standards • Knowledge of the market the company operates in and London Market Operations (Lloyd's, IUA, LPSO, LPC etc)

GSC Manchester TET is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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