Senior Claims Accountant
Location: Flexible / Remote within Europe (with international travel as needed)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.
Join our dynamic Claims Accounting Hub as a Senior Claims Accountant and play a pivotal role in transforming and standardising our processes across the group!
This senior position focuses on streamlining Claims Accounting data, systems, and postings across multiple legal entities.
You’ll lead initiatives to resolve legacy issues, clean up historical claims balances, and address complexities arising from demergers and system migrations.
We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a hands-on and structured approach, and the ability to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and ensure our Claims Accounting systems remain accurate, reliable, and audit-ready.
In addition to this, as our Senior Claims Accountant you will be responsible for:
* Leading clean-up activities across all Claims Accounting systems, ensuring complete and accurate accounting of claims-related transactions.
* Reviewing and correcting legacy claims data, mapping errors, historical balances, and inconsistent postings across entities.
* Supporting post-migration stabilisation following system changes or company demergers.
* Standardising Claims Accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls across the organisation.
* Identifying root causes of recurring claims-related accounting issues and implement sustainable fixes.
* Improving system workflows and data integrity across SAP, Exact Globe, and related platforms.
* Identifying opportunities for process simplification, automation, and improved efficiency.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* At least 5 years of experience in different Accounting areas (AR, AP, GL)
* Experience with clean-up, data remediation, or post-migration activities.
* Intermediate Excel skills (intermediate formulas, PivotTables, data analysis).
* High attention to detail and ability to identify, analyse, and correct inconsistencies.
* Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
* High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
It would be great if you had:
* Experience with SAP R/3 FI-module.
* Experience with clean-up, data remediation, or post-migration activities.
* Experience with Exact Globe or similar accounting software.
* AAT or equivalent qualification (or working towards one).
* Experience working across multiple legal entities or international environments.
* Additional European languages.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today!
No agencies please