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Senior IBA Accountant
London (4 days in office)
Up to £60,000 + benefits
We are supporting a growing, internationally recognised reinsurance business in their search for a Senior IBA Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong global presence, offering exposure across both UK and overseas finance operations.
Your new company
A rapidly growing and internationally recognised reinsurance business with a strong presence in the London market and a wider global footprint across multiple overseas offices. The firm has built a reputation for its entrepreneurial culture, specialist underwriting capabilities, and continued expansion, making it an exciting time to join. With a collaborative finance function spanning both London and international teams, you will gain exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment with real opportunity to add value and drive process improvements.
Your new role
You will play a key role in managing the day-to-day IBA and client money activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong operational control across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, this role offers both hands-on responsibility and the chance to influence process improvements within a growing finance function.
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- Ownership of IBA processes including cash allocation, insurer settlements, and client money management
- Performing and reviewing reconciliations across client money and insurer accounts
- Supporting and contributing to Client Money Calculations in line with FCA CASS 5 requirements
- Managing aged balances and resolving unallocated cash issues
- Liaising with brokers, underwriters, and internal finance teams across UK and overseas offices
- Supporting audits and maintaining strong financial controls
- Identifying and implementing process improvements within IBA operations
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience within an IBA / Insurance Accounting role
- Background within an insurance broker, MGA, or reinsurance environment
- Confident managing reconciliations, settlements, and stakeholder queries
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment


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What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working (4 days in London office)
- Exposure to a global reinsurance finance function
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
What you need to do now
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