Job Description

Executive Summary

Role Title: Investment Accountant

Team: Finance - Investments Shared services

Function: Group Finance

Location: London, Hybrid working

Type of contract: Permanent
Purpose of this role
This is a key business role within the Investment Shared Services (ISS) Department. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for validating the completeness and accuracy of the investment accounting data provided via multiple outsourced service providers, ensuring the completion of robust controls and reconciliations, attesting that all Investment asset accounting is correct and delivered to SAP for IFRS reporting. In addition the role-holder will have the opportunity to contribute towards improving the investment shared service operating model.
We are looking for a driven candidate with a collaborative mentality and strong communication skills as this role would also work across BAU and project activities spanning several international markets and working environments.
Key Contribution AreasProviding first level input and control checks on the monthly Investment Accounting numbers into the General Ledger, reconciled to source system Ensuring the timely clearance of suspense & aged balances, reconciliation breaks and validating the accuracy of asset classifications Ability to understand and review investment asset data attributes across multiple asset classes including private loans, derivatives and bonds Assistance in preparation of IFRS and BMA investment disclosures Ad hoc assistance in preparation of investor investment disclosures Assistance in monitoring the delivery of data from outsourced service providers and the oversight of services provided Document and maintain the Investment operating processes and procedures ensuring all are up to date Assistance in the production of regular BAU reporting deliverables including analytical reviews and control attestations Ensure all task lists and timelines are planned and met Ensure adequate documentation of all tasks undertaken and updated in line with any changes in accordance with internal control frameworks Operating under a continuous improvement mindset to challenging existing processes and working with service providers as necessary to implement Assist in the embedding of the risk culture and control framework across ISS including identification of risks and controls and remedial actions to address all points

Personal Capabilities RequiredExcellent organisation skills, time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment Strong technical and problem solving skills Ability to contribute to the development of the Group Investment Shared Services Operating Model Attention to detail, quality driven mentality and high standards of accuracy Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, developers and subject matter experts Ability to react to changing priorities and work unsupervised, a 'can do' attitude Given the nature of this role and the evolving state of the ISS team, this individual will need to be comfortable and thrive in an environment of change and, at times, uncertainty. Highly flexible and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment whilst managing conflicting interests

Functional or Technical Knowledge and Skill RequiredExperience in investment assets including accounting (ideally covering IFRS and Solvency II reporting) Qualified Accountant or equivalent Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Finance or Investments role in the Financial Services (Insurance industry preferred) Experience of working in a dynamic development environment with an appreciation of BAU, Change and Project

You must have the right to work in the UK and will need to evidence this should your application be successful.
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Apply By:
31-07-2025