Assistant Investment Accountant

Job Description

We’re looking for an Assistant Investment Accountant


About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist. To help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver a risk service. A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward. We believe the uncertainty of tomorrow isn’t something to fear but to seize; that it’s full of potential. Not only for our customers but our employees too.
We might write the future of risk for our brokers and clients, but we would love to help you write your future at Brit: a future based on not just progressing but on thriving – both professionally and emotionally. If you’re looking for a place to make a real difference read on.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll join our friendly and welcoming Finance Operations team in this Assistant Investment Accountant position, responsible for cash matching, cash and security reconciliation, reviewing and reporting of the Brit entities and Group’s investment portfolio.

As someone keen to climb the finance ladder, you may have already begun study toward ACCA or similar qualification or may simply have a keen interest in investment products and accounting treatment thereon, with a desire to study for professional qualification and take this to the next level.

You’ll certainly fully utilise your advanced Excel skills along with any experience coding and building models. You’ll be involved with monthly preparation, posting and reconciliation of investment accounting within all source and reporting systems as well the management and delivery of key tasks for Brit Group reporting to Fairfax delivering accurate reporting, analysis and supplementary schedules. Additionally, you’ll compile and deliver key regulatory returns within the Group including the QAD and AAD to Lloyd’s under Solvency II.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We’ve got a truly diverse, genuinely inclusive work environment. We comfortably and confidently bring our whole selves to work, because we know we’ll be respected, valued and accepted whoever we are. Our Employee Resource groups are safe spaces for people to share their experiences, aspirations and suggestions about how we do things.


Accessibility

We’re located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB) and are situated on floors 16 – 18, and 39. All of our floors are accessible by lift, and there are building staff on hand to point you in the right direction.
The closest train / underground / DLR links are: Liverpool Street Station (7 mins), Bank Station (6 mins), Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins), Aldgate Station (7 mins).

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), which is located just outside the building.

If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please ask.