Job Description

Description

Polo Managing Agency is a provider of outsourced managing agency services within the Lloyd's market. Due to business growth, a Syndicate Accountant role is available, reporting to the Syndicate Financial Controller ("SFC") and responsible for day-to-day activities of the syndicate finance function. You must have a solid syndicate background and have detailed Lloyd's returns experience.

Key Responsibilities

Review syndicate bookkeeping entries and controls operated by the outsourced service provider (a Cheltenham based Polo service company).
Prepare/Review Syndicate management accounts, including analytical review of results.
Prepare/Review key balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare/Review Lloyd's returns including QMA Delta, QMB, Flash, Interim and Year-end Report and Accounts (includes "tagging"),
Prepare/Review Solvency II returns including QSR, QAD, ASR, AAD
Prepare/Review Overseas Reporting including schedules F&P, US and Canadian SIS.
Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts.
Prepare management information for Syndicate Management Committees.
Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting.
Respond to client and internal queries as required, maintaining a high level of service throughout.
Liase with Auditors
Support project work, including new syndicate launches as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must be highly proficient with the Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Highly analytical
Ability to work semi-independently and use own initiative to problem solve
Good teamworking
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible
Efficient, self-motivated
Good verbal and written communication skills
High levels of integrity and ability to lead on doing the right thing
Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:
o Pioneering - we don't stand still
o Responsible - We do the right thing
o Inclusive - we all play a role
o Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
o Empowering - we equip people to be their best

About PoloWorks

PoloWorks is the leading provider of UK-based support services to the insurance market. We have built a strong reputation as dedicated and dependable experts in our field. We pride ourselves on our ability to be flexible, responsive, and knowledgeable.
As a leading service support company and turnkey managing agency, our clients choose us because our staff not only have the expertise but also a profound affinity with their business challenges. Our mission is to support, inspire, and develop the insurers of today and tomorrow.


Our clients, whether digital start-ups or well-established organisations, rely on the PoloWorks team to develop and strengthen their businesses. Our clients' goals are our goals. As such we design and deliver bespoke solutions to their specific business challenges.

With offices located in both London and Cheltenham, PoloWorks is poised for ambitious growth, presenting thrilling opportunities for those who join us on the next phase of our journey. By becoming part of our team, successful candidates will be joining a business recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organisation, and honored with awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance.

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all PoloWorks colleagues that drive our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to do meaningful work and are recognised for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.