To undertake certain syndicate book-keeping, reconciliation, investment recording and related tasks in support of Syndicate Accountant and Finance Manager, whilst building the knowledge and experience to be able to take on further responsibility for further syndicate accounting roles.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accounting records for managed and outsourced syndicates (as delegated) including underwriting journals and assisting in the preparation of the trial balance.
Responsible for the preparation of reconciliation work e.g. bank balances, LCA balances, overseas deposits and investment accounts
Assist in the preparation of Lloyd’s Reporting forms as delegated, primarily VAT and cash based submissions.
Lead the preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly cash flow.
To reconcile monthly control accounts and preparation of Trial Balance
Prepare, submit and account for direct cash payments (cheque, global transfer or internet banking).
Liaise with auditors and external clients as necessary
Provide ad hoc support to other members of the Asta finance team as directed

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Personal Skills:

Ability to produce consistently accurate work to tight deadlines.
Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to Syndicate Finance Manager or Head of Syndicate Finance.
Ability to work in an orderly and well organised fashion.
Willingness to learn and put in extra effort when circumstances require.
Good communication skills both verbally and in writing

Professional Skills:

Good grasp of fundamental accounting principles.
Preferably studying for a relevant professional qualification.
Familiarity and some experience of basic Lloyd’s reporting requirements.
Sound knowledge of IT systems in use within the Asta accounting function – especially Excel, Vision, Sun Accounts.

Job Benefits

At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family-friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Our benefits include:

Work-life balance you can rely on

35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
Generous holiday allowance that increases with service

Your health & wellbeing covered

Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
Subsidised gym or sports club membership

Support for you and your family

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

Rewarding your contribution

Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
Life assurance and income protection
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes

About Asta

We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.

We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.

Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.

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