Financial Accountant
International Insurance business require a Financial Accountant within their London head office
As part of a small efficient and friendly finance team you will report to and work closely with the EMEA Financial Controller, ensuring high levels of financial integrity and accuracy, and to assist in the successful delivery of the overall Finance Department objectives.
Role responsibilities will include: –
- Maintain full set of accounting books and produce month end closing report for three entities.
- Responsible for payments and receipts being fully recorded and authorised.
- Responsible for full Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions.
- Responsible for staff expense reimbursements, invoicing and bank reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of regular financial and management related reports.
- Assist in completing the audit schedules and other ad hoc assignments.
- Coordinate general ledger close, including preparation of journal entries.
- Preparation of monthly prepayments, accruals, depreciation and intercompany recharges.
- Responsible for review of sales invoices to customers.
- Review of accounts receivable for discrepancies and ensure collections are as outlined by the company’s policies and procedures.
- Full management and control of an end-to-end accounting system/s.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory returns.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Accountant ideally with Insurance or Financial services industry experience.
Some supervisory or review experience would be beneficial.