Technical Accountant

at  Robert Walters Outsourcing

Requirements & Skills:

• Relevant degree / accounting qualification (such as such as AAT, ACCA, ACA in the UK)
• Financial services experience, specifically within the insurance sector
• Knowledge of the market the company operates in and London Market Operations (Lloyd’s, IUA, LPSO, LPC etc)
• Strong understanding of Aspen’s business objectives and how own role/team contributes to these
• Knowledge of Aspen HR Policies and Practices
• Sound working knowledge of gross and ceded premium, claims, expenses, investments and FX processing and documentation
• Good working knowledge of FCA, and other, regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries - particularly in relation to the handling of client money & money laundering
• Good written and verbal communications skills - is articulate and confident
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical
• Highly numerate
• People manager and an effective delegator of outsourced activities
• Highly organised
• Can flex and adapt to meet changing needs and priorities
• Keeps calm under pressure
• Can work to strict/tight deadlines
• Team player
• Customer focuse

ROLE OBJECTIVE:

To support accounting activities within the UK Finance team, ensuring that the accuracy, currency and consistency of underlying data in the entity trial balances appropriately facilitates the production of financial reporting/analyses, maintaining controls over the TB production, preparing reports on financial performance and ensuring that management and leadership teams are kept informed about financial performance/risks.
Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Planning:

• Contributes to, monitors and advises on the plan variances and implications in order to ensure relevancy, compliance and optimal delivery of business results.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of the operational team plans to ensure these are in line with wider business strategy and reflect key priorities.
• Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the function’s objectives.

Policy, Process and Procedures:

• Supports the implementation of the Finance strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets.
• Adheres to Finance standards, policies, procedures, instructions and good practice to operate controls, minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
• Performs finance activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.
• Ensures that finance records, systems and reporting are maintained in a logical and accessible manner and/or that finance practice/processes are clearly documented at all times.
• Undertakes reviews of processes/work activities in order to identify, execute improvements that will increase efficiency.

Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus:

• Establishes, strengthens and develops relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues to support their needs, maximise influence, and achieve business objectives.
• Responds to internal and external stakeholder requests in accordance with service standards.
• Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycle to enhance business performance.

Technical Performance:

• Manages accounting processes within timelines and to the required control standards.
• Operates processes in finance systems at an expert user level demonstrating an understanding of the system configuration to deliver the required outcomes.
• Produces reports, analyses and management information to inform decision making and to notify management/ leadership teams in respect of financial performance.
• Provides support in relation to the completion and reporting of financing transactions, and may provide guidance in relation to financial due diligence and general accounting application.
• Acts as a senior referral point to give advice to other members of the finance team on specific tasks, to check outputs and to provide approval as part of standard workflow

People Management:

• Collaborates with other teams within the function / department or specialism to ensure that people, resources and processes are aligned with business needs and fit for purpose.
• Support, resource, motivate, develop and focus members of the outsourced team to ensure the required standards of delivery are achieved.

Requirements & Skills:

• Relevant degree / accounting qualification (such as such as AAT, ACCA, ACA in the UK)
• Financial services experience, specifically within the insurance sector
• Knowledge of the market the company operates in and London Market Operations (Lloyd’s, IUA, LPSO, LPC etc)
• Strong understanding of Aspen’s business objectives and how own role/team contributes to these
• Knowledge of Aspen HR Policies and Practices
• Sound working knowledge of gross and ceded premium, claims, expenses, investments and FX processing and documentation
• Good working knowledge of FCA, and other, regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries - particularly in relation to the handling of client money & money laundering
• Good written and verbal communications skills - is articulate and confident
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical
• Highly numerate
• People manager and an effective delegator of outsourced activities
• Highly organised
• Can flex and adapt to meet changing needs and priorities
• Keeps calm under pressure
• Can work to strict/tight deadlines
• Team player
• Customer focused

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.
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line