Assistant Accountant, Partner Syndicates | London, UK

Assistant Accountant, Partner Syndicates

Who we are

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd's of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.

Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd's platform, focused, agile and built around people.

Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes.

Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd's new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy.

With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Your Role

You will join Apollo as a Partner Syndicates Assistant Accountant, supporting the Partner Syndicate Reporting Manager in the oversight and delivery of finance activities across Apollo's diverse and growing portfolio of Platform Partner Syndicates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their accounting career within the Lloyd's market. You will gain exposure to syndicate reporting, regulatory returns, treasury management, audit activity, financial controls, and process improvement, while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment.

The role offers broad exposure across both technical reporting and day-to-day finance operations, providing a strong platform for continued professional development and accounting qualification progression.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journals to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger.
• Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, including technical and non-technical reconciliations, Lloyd's Central Accounting (LCA) reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Support treasury management activities, including liquidity monitoring, weekly cash flow tracking, and processing ad hoc payments.
• Analyse financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with regulatory reporting submissions, including Reserving Return Quarterly (RRQ), Reserving Return Annual (RRA), and US and Canada reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of syndicate annual reports and financial statements.
• Contribute to the production of Management Information (MI) to support business and finance decision making.
• Support internal and external audit activities, helping ensure efficient and timely completion of audit requirements.
• Maintain finance processes and procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls are in place.
• Contribute to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capability.

What We Are Looking For

• Working towards a professional accounting qualification, such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA.
• Previous accounting or finance experience, ideally gained within insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Exposure to Lloyd's market reporting would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing competing priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a genuine desire to learn and develop within a finance career.
• Strong Excel and systems capability, with the ability to work effectively across multiple finance platforms.

What you'll get in return We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days' annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our commitment to inclusion At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.

We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That's why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.

We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.

Hybrid & flexible working Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

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