Job Opportunity: Technical Accountant
Our client, a leading firm in the Insurance industry, is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accountant to join their ambitious Finance team on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a thriving company that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Strong expertise in credit control and risk management.
- Proficiency in using financial software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles pertinent to the insurance industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and maintaining industry knowledge.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of insurance and the terminologies used, across all lines of business
- Good interpersonal skills - comfortable with phone & face to face discussions with customers, underwriters, brokers & other internal technical staff
- Experience of working with credit control teams & understanding their requirements
- Able to organise own workload effectively to meet service standards
- Deadline focused; able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Competent user of Excel & Word
- Systems knowledge, experience of using various company bespoke systems to extract data
