Senior Syndicate Accountant – Everest Advisors (UK) Ltd
Finance Category
Job Overview
In this role you’ll be part of the Syndicate Accounting team, responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of syndicate group and regulatory reporting requirements, as well as supporting reporting for related legal entities such as the Service Company, Corporate Member and Managing Agent. The position is based in our London office with a hybrid schedule that allows up to two days of remote work each week.
Role & Responsibilities
* You will assist in the general ledger close for the Syndicate and its related legal entities, ensuring accurate Group reporting under US GAAP and local reporting under UK GAAP.
* Identify and act on opportunities to improve existing accounting and reporting processes, implementing best practices to boost efficiency and accuracy.
* Maintain and strengthen controls over general ledger account balances, ensuring accurate recording across years of account and business classes, and perform timely reconciliations of bank accounts, technical accounts, and other balance sheet items.
* Collaborate with departments like IT, Underwriting, Claims, Credit Control, and Reinsurance to support financial processes and change initiatives.
* Support the implementation of the XLPro interface for the Syndicate’s ceded results into the general ledger. You’ll create and run controls, and post assumed results into the ledger of Group affiliate reinsurers.
* Contribute to ad‑hoc projects as needed, bringing flexibility and insight to evolving priorities.
* Partner with other Finance teams—including FP&A, Tax, Actuarial, Treasury, and Group Head Office—to support analysis, planning, and reporting activities.
* Participate in audits of the Syndicate and related entities, liaising with internal and external auditors and providing documentation, analysis, and clear explanations.
* Offer support to your colleagues in the Finance and Syndicate Reporting teams, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
Qualifications
* Academic foundation in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, ideally supported by a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or active progress toward one.
* Deep knowledge of the Lloyd’s market—including Xchanging and LCA processes—and confidence navigating the broader financial and regulatory landscape.
* Experience partnering with underwriting and claims teams and familiarity with their policy and claims administration systems.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and comfort engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* Self‑motivated, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively, with added value if you have experience with Oracle ERP or exposure to core market returns (CMR), market data collection (MDC), and Lloyd’s/FCA/PRA reporting requirements.
Location & Working Arrangements
London (head office); hybrid schedule—up to two days of remote work per week.
Employment Type
Regular, full‑time.
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