Senior Reinsurance Accountant
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time, Hybrid)
Location: London – Fenchurch Street
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Opportunity
Are you ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? As a Senior Reinsurance Accountant you’ll take the lead in processing, analysing and reporting complex financial transactions in a fast-paced environment. You’ll own reinsurance finance interfaces, deliver accurate reconciliations, off-system journals and ensure insightful analytical reviews.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives when managing data, embraces complexity and enjoys collaborating to deliver results quickly and effectively. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a global business, this role is where you’ll make your mark.
Your New Role
- Own all reinsurance finance interfaces and manage inputs for upstream and downstream system platform integrations
- Prepare and review reinsurance accounting entries, including premiums, claims and commissions
- Perform Reinsurance to General Ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Create and maintain off-system reinsurance journals and
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external reinsurers to manage queries and settlements
- Deliver insightful analytical reviews and prepare clear, concise commentary to explain variances and trends
- Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements within the reinsurance accounting function
About You
- Full or Part professionally qualified accountant, or equivalent level of experience
- Extensive experience in reinsurance or insurance accounting is a must for this role
- Knowledge of Facultative and Treaty reinsurance structures & reinsurance calculations is preferable
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis and reconciliation procedures
- Familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft or SAP
- Experience with system changes, implementations and database modelling is desirable
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels internally and externally
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award 2025 at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
You can view all our awards here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Communication, Complaint Management, Critical Thinking, Finance Strategy, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Intentional collaboration, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Managing performance, Professional Development, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
