London (Hybrid)
We’re supporting a fast-growing, US-backed specialty insurance business operating within the MGA market, currently investing heavily in strengthening and scaling its finance function.
This is a broad, hands-on opportunity working as the number two to a newly appointed Head of Finance, offering significant exposure across insurance accounting, reporting, controls, systems improvement and finance transformation initiatives within a growing and evolving business.
The Role
This position goes beyond traditional management accounting responsibilities, combining core accounting ownership with involvement in systems, processes and business growth projects. The successful individual will play a key role in helping shape and develop a scalable finance function as the business continues to expand.
The role would suit someone from an MGA, insurance broker or wider insurance finance background who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes, supporting change and working closely with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Support insurance accounting across premiums, commissions, fees and claims
* Reconcile and review premium bordereaux from brokers and coverholders
* Assist with GWP, commissions, IPT and settlement postings
* Support month-end close including journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting
* Investigate variances and contribute commentary on key financial movements
* Assist with audit preparation and ad hoc reporting requests
* Support development of finance controls, processes and scalable systems
* Work closely with the Head of Finance on finance transformation and improvement initiatives
* Assist with accounts payable/receivable, cash management and credit control activities
* Support reporting and operational finance activities across multiple stakeholders
About You
* Experience within an MGA, insurance broker or insurance finance environment strongly preferred
* Qualified, part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
* Strong grounding in month-end processes, reconciliations and operational finance
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving and growth-focused business
* Strong Excel and systems skills with an interest in process improvement
* Hands‑on, commercially aware and solutions‑focused approach
* Confident communicator able to work closely with senior leadership and operational stakeholders
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to operate as the number two to the Head of Finance within a scaling MGA
* Broad exposure across accounting, reporting, controls and finance transformation
* Opportunity to help shape and build a growing finance function
* Strong long‑term progression potential
* Study support and continued professional development
* Backed by US investment with ambitious growth plans
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