Delegated Authority Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 31 August 2025
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Accountancy
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SKILLS

Delegated Authority insurance Reconciliations Financial reporting Stakeholder management Financial software Xchanging

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Summary

An experienced Credit Controller/Technical accountant is sought for a Delegated Authority Accountant position. The role involves managing delegated accounts, performing reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and working with stakeholders. Key skills include knowledge of Delegated Authority insurance, good interpersonal skills, aptitude for financial software and experience with Xchanging.

  • Efficiently manage the delegated accounts to ensure they are compliant with relevant regulations.
  • To perform monthly reconciliations of premium and claims bordereaux.
  • Regular analysis and reporting on financial data related to delegated authorities.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to enhance financial transparency and accuracy.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry changes and impacts on delegated processes.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor the financial processes for insurance transactions under delegated authority.
  • Strong knowledge of Delegated Authority insurance and the terminologies used, across all lines of business.
  • Good interpersonal skills – comfortable with phone & face to face discussions with customers, underwriters, brokers & other internal technical staff.
  • Aptitude for using financial software and platforms relevant to the insurance industry.
  • A good working knowledge and experience of working with Xchanging and London market / subscription market

Delegated Authority Accountant

Are you an experienced Credit Controller/Technical accountant?

If so, read on! Our esteemed client, a pioneer in the insurance industry, is seeking a diligent and knowledgeable Delegated Authority Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Efficiently manage the delegated accounts to ensure they are compliant with relevant regulations.
  • To perform monthly reconciliations of premium and claims bordereaux.
  • Regular analysis and reporting on financial data related to delegated authorities.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to enhance financial transparency and accuracy.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry changes and impacts on delegated processes.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor the financial processes for insurance transactions under delegated authority.

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Delegated Authority insurance and the terminologies used, across all lines of business.
  • Good interpersonal skills – comfortable with phone & face to face discussions with customers, underwriters, brokers & other internal technical staff.
  • Aptitude for using financial software and platforms relevant to the insurance industry.
  • A good working knowledge and experience of working with Xchanging and London market / subscription market
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