Specialty MGA
Management Accountant
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About Specialty MGA
Specialty MGA Group (SMGA) is a specialist international re/insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) headquartered in London. We facilitate the placement of complex commercial insurance and reinsurance solutions, providing meaningful capacity to the market backed by A-rated security providers. Operating across the UK, USA, Italy, Morocco and Hong Kong, SMGA delivers innovative and bespoke solutions across a broad range of Property & Casualty classes, including Property, Liability, Aviation & Space, Marine, Political & Credit Risk, Energy Liability, Financial Lines and Agriculture. As part of the MNK Group, a fully independent global group of re/insurance businesses, SMGA combines entrepreneurial agility with international reach, deep market access and strong capital backing.
For more information about Specialty MGA please visit www.specialtymgauk.com
About the role:
Due to continued growth and increasing international operations, we are looking to expand our Finance team with the appointment of a Management Accountant based in our London office.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant with insurance sector experience to join a dynamic and growing business. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in providing insightful management information, supporting financial reporting, and partnering with underwriting, claims and operational teams across the business. The successful candidate will contribute to financial control, business performance analysis and data validation activities, while helping to strengthen reporting capabilities across multiple international jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
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Management Information & Analysis
- Prepare and analyse management information relating to premiums, commissions, claims and underwriting performance.
- Produce meaningful reporting to support underwriting and claims decision-making.
- Partner with underwriting, claims and operational teams to investigate and resolve business queries.
- Assist in developing KPI dashboards and performance reporting tools for stakeholders.
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Data Validation & Financial Control
- Validate underwriting contract data and ensure information captured within operational systems is complete, accurate and consistent with contractual documentation.
- Review claims data, outstanding claims balances and actuarial reserving information, identifying anomalies and trends through data analysis.
- Prepare and post non-technical expense journals, ensuring accuracy and supporting documentation is maintained.
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Financial Reporting
- Support the monthly financial close process, including general ledger reconciliations and trial balance reviews.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheets across multiple international entities.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts, regulatory returns and tax filings across various jurisdictions.
- Assist with the production of premium, commission and claims bordereaux for insurance and reinsurance capacity providers.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
- Experience working within the non-life insurance or reinsurance sector.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and familiarity with IFRS/IAS reporting standards.
- Ability to interpret insurance and reinsurance contracts and understand their accounting implications.
- Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance structures, including facultative, proportional and non-proportional arrangements.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables and data analysis techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately with large volumes of data.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting finance transformation initiatives or system migration projects.
- Interest in finance process improvement and automation.
- Experience developing management dashboards and KPI reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and anomalies in financial and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including the preparation of technical papers and presentations.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing international specialist insurance business.
- Gain exposure to global operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Work closely with underwriting, claims and senior management teams.
- Develop your technical and commercial finance expertise within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
- Join a collaborative organisation committed to innovation, growth and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Specialty is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are fundamental to our success, enabling every employee to contribute meaningfully and reach their full potential.
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