Assistant Accountant

Are you looking to progress your Accountancy career and work with a fantastic team?

Location
London , United Kingdom

The successful individual will ensure that operational cash requirements of the Syndicate group are met, efficiently and effectively within the restriction of the counterparty risk as set. They will complete bank reconciliations and key Balance Sheet control accounts including Payroll are complete on time and to desired quality level.

Your job

You will take ownership and be the expert in:

• Daily operation cash process, ensuring that the short term cash forecasting is completing with efficient allocation of liquid resources throughout the group.
• Liaising with group treasury and investment teams on cash requirements.
• Assisting with intercompany recharges and funding.
• Bank reconciliations ensuring that these are completed monthly with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Liaising with the banking providers to ensure that we receive an effective service
• Processes monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner. Liaising with HR department to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
• Payroll reconciliations ensuring that the control accounts are cleared with full support for open items.
• Processing and ensure that ex pat recharges are made on time.
• Production of PSA returns from HMRC.
• Ensure all processes are documented effectively.
• Assist in other areas of the team where appropriate and any other ad-hoc task as assigned.

Your profile

• Previous Payroll and Cash Management experience
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Good Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Can use own initiative
• Team player

About us

MRSG UK Services Limited is the employing entity for staff supporting the business activities of Munich Re Syndicate Limited (MRSL), Munich Re Specialty Group Limited (MRSG), Groves, John & Westrup Ltd (GJW), NMU (Specialty) Ltd (NMU) and Roanoke International Brokers Limited (RIBL).

As well as operating in the Lloyd’s of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan and Dubai. We are also represented in Lloyd’s China.

Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Energy & Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht.

Known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision, we pride ourselves on offering you a great place to work.

Munich Re’s employees are the backbone of the Group’s business success. They are the people that drive the business forward and develop new solutions for our clients.

Ensuring that we recruit versatile staff is therefore crucial to our future success. Our objective is to make Munich Re the employer of choice for potential employees on the global job market..

To help us achieve this goal we offer a competitive salary and a generous and comprehensive benefits package which we regularly review in accordance with external market data, to ensure you are paid fairly and our benefits are tailored to suit your lifestyle. Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all.