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At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us - they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.
We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world and we do that through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.
The Role
We are currently hiring for an Accounting Manager in our London Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. In this role, you will take ownership of underwriting results reporting and the month-end accounting process, ensuring accuracy, integrity and strong financial control across complex insurance data.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Underwriting results delivery: Lead the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results across premiums, claims, reserves and acquisition costs.
- Month-end ownership: Manage and continuously improve the end-to-end month-end accounting process, ensuring strong controls and efficient delivery.
- Financial control & reconciliations: Oversee reconciliations and technical balance controls, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Team leadership: Lead, develop and motivate a small team of accountants, driving high performance and collaboration.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance and regulatory teams, as well as auditors and head office, to deliver accurate financial insights and reporting.
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What We’re Looking For
- Professional qualification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of insurance accounting, including Lloyd’s and company market principles.
- Leadership capability: Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Analytical strength: Ability to interpret complex datasets and solve problems effectively.
- Systems & tools: Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to systems such as Alteryx, SQL or financial platforms advantageous.
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Why Join CNA Hardy?
Our workplace is dynamic, challenging and ever evolving, here your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to share ideas and perspectives.
Our employees and their families are important to us. That’s why we offer flexible hybrid working and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also invest in your growth through learning, mentoring, and clear development pathways, recognising and rewarding performance and the behaviours that drive success. We recognise that the development of skills and experiences is crucial for our people to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.
The Company
CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.
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