Full job descriptionA leading London Market insurance business is seeking a Project Accountant to join its finance transformation team on a contract basis.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an accountant with insurance or reinsurance experience to support the delivery of new finance systems, data capabilities and improved accounting processes.
Key responsibilities:
*Support the definition and documentation of accounting, reporting and control requirements.
*Analyse, map and reconcile financial data across source systems and the General Ledger.
*Prepare and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), investigate defects and support retesting.
*Validate insurance accounting transactions, including premiums, claims, reserves and commissions.
*Document processes, reconciliations and controls, supporting governance and audit readiness.
*Work closely with Finance, Change, IT, Data and third-party delivery teams through implementation and transition into BAU.
The ideal candidate will have:
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent relevant experience.
*Practical insurance or reinsurance accounting experience is essential, ideally within the London Market.
*Strong Excel and financial data analysis skills, including reconciliation and validation.
*Experience of financial systems, accounting controls and data flows.
*Previous exposure to finance transformation, systems implementation, data migration or UAT.
*A methodical, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance accountant looking to build on their technical experience and gain further exposure to finance transformation and systems implementation.
For more information, please contact HFG Insurance Recruitment.